G8 Education has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement today to fund wage increases for Early Childhood Educators that will support the Early Childhood Education sector, including G8 Education’s more than 10,000 educators.

G8 Education Chief Executive Officer Pejman Okhovat said G8 Education is committed to providing high quality early learning for Australian children and families, and we will continue to work with the Federal Government and those in the sector to address workforce challenges, access and affordability.

“Our dedicated Educators are our greatest asset and the work they do each day in our centres has an impact beyond the classroom. It’s widely recognised that high-quality early childhood education plays a pivotal role in ensuring positive outcomes later in life,” he said.  

“G8 Education is the largest childcare provider that voluntarily joined the MEB process to advocate on behalf of our team and sector for the Government to recognise their contribution by funding a well-deserved pay rise. G8 Education is committed to continuing to work closely with the Government, Unions and the Fair Work Commission to ensure the best outcome for educators in the sector so that we provide the best possible outcomes for children and families.”

G8 Education looks forward to further information and detail required around this wage increase announcement over the coming months.

Against the backdrop of Early Learning Matters Week, we acknowledge the Federal Government’s announcement today that is a win for educators and families.

G8 Education is proud to announce its membership with Supply Nation, reinforcing its commitment to promoting greater economic empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and working towards Closing the Gap.

Announcing the membership, G8 Education’s Chief Education and Learning Officer Alison Evans highlighted the membership with Supply Nation as a significant step towards enhancing G8 Education’s vision for Reconciliation.

“By ensuring our procurement decisions include Indigenous businesses, we contribute to greater economic empowerment for First Nation Australians,” she said.

G8 Education’s membership to Supply Nation reflects its ongoing efforts to setting internal Indigenous procurement targets, developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with Reconciliation Australia, and increasing Indigenous employment through its programs.

Supply Nation Chief Executive Officer Kate Russell welcomed the membership.

“We are delighted to welcome G8 Education as a member of Supply Nation and look forward to working with them to develop their supplier diversity footprint,” she said.

Supply Nation, established in 2009, is Australia’s leader in supplier diversity, maintaining the largest database of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. By fostering connections between Indigenous businesses and procurement teams from government and corporate Australia, Supply Nation supports the growth and sustainability of the Indigenous business sector.

For more information about Supply Nation, visit supplynation.org.au.

G8 Education, a leading national provider of quality early education and care, welcomes today’s joint announcement by Federal Minister for Education, The Hon Jason Clare MP, and Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minster for Youth, The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, introducing a new voluntarily National Model Code and Guidelines for the use of personal phones in early childhood education and care services.

G8 Education’s Chief Executive Officer Pejman Okhovat confirmed G8 Education’s support of the voluntary code that forms part of a range of actions Federal, State and Territory Governments are taking to respond to the 16 recommendations of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework.

“G8 Education is committed to a culture of safety where safeguarding children within our centres is paramount. We are encouraged by the joint release of the code as a benchmark standard to ensure the safety of children is always the number one priority,” Mr. Okhovat said.

“The safety and wellbeing of children in our care is our highest priority which is reflected in the practices and supporting polices that guide the operations in our centres. The operations in our centres have aligned with the guidelines outlined in the voluntary code for several years.

“We unreservedly welcome its release and encourage all sector operators to adopt the voluntary code and to ensuring personal electronic and mobile devices are not taken into areas where children are present.”

G8 Education, a leading national provider of quality early education and care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Carroll as Chief People Officer (CPO).

Joining the Executive Leadership team, Linda will play a pivotal role in cultivating a performance-driven culture, guided by G8 Education’s purpose and values. With more than a decade of sector-specific experience and the ability to lead high-performing teams, Linda brings invaluable expertise to her new role.

G8 Education’s Chief Executive Officer Pejman Okhovat expressed his enthusiasm for Linda’s appointment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Linda to our Executive Leadership Team; her experience and proven track record in the education sector make her an ideal fit for G8 Education,” Mr. Okhovat shared.

“We are confident Linda will play a pivotal role in driving our performance culture and aligning our people with our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity.”

Transitioning to G8 Education from Affinity Education Group, where she has been serving as CPO, Linda’s appointment is poised to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organisation.

“I am delighted to be joining G8 Education and I am eager to contribute to the organisation’s purpose in delivering quality care and early education to children from all backgrounds,” Ms. Carroll said.

“I believe in the power of people to drive organisational success and I am committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their best.”

Linda’s accolades, including HR Director of the Year award at the Australian HR Awards in 2019, underscore her dedication to her field. With expertise spanning people and culture transformation, talent acquisition, capability development, employee and industrial relations, and engagement, she is well-positioned to steer G8 Education towards continued success.