G8 Education has welcomed the abolition of the childcare activity test that will guarantee families a minimum of three days of subsidised childcare regardless of how much they work or study.
G8 Education Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Pejman Okhovat said G8 Education welcomed the legislation, saying that will provide a greater level of access to high-quality early childhood education and care to Australian families.
“We have strongly advocated for all families across Australia to have access to three days a week CCS, regardless of parent’s employment status,” said Mr Okhovat.
“As a leading provider of quality early learning education and care with more than 40,000 children in our centres every day, the enhanced level of support for low-income families will increase inclusive support for all children, removing barriers to Early Childhood Education and Care access and support better outcomes for children and families.”
“It’s widely recognised that high-quality early childhood education plays a pivotal role in ensuring positive outcomes later in life.”
“G8 Education looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Government, across the Parliament, and our sector to advocate for the best possible outcome for children, families and educators working in the sector,” he said.
“We thank the Government for their commitment to implementing the Productivity Commission’s recommendations, to deliver a greater level of access to high-quality early childhood education and care to Australian families.”