The recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) considerations of the reform agenda for early childhood education and care in Australia are summarised in its Communiqué to be found here.

A useful summary document of the reforms is Supporting the Development of Young Children in Australia: 2009 A Snapshot (PDF).

For ease of navigation, we have divided the key elements of the National Reform Agenda into sections which are updated with current information as it comes to light.

Please use the links below to access the latest information.

'Belonging, Being and Becoming' -- The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

National Quality Standard and Ratings Framework

National Early Years Workforce Strategy

Fact Sheet

Related Resources

Indigenous Early Childhood Page (DEEWR)