The Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census helps us develop and measure policies and programs for the early childhood education and care sector.
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Results from the 2024 Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census (NWC) are now available.
About the census
The National Workforce Census is for:
- all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved providers and services
- dedicated preschools and kindergartens.
It collects information about:
- service use
- children with additional needs
- access to preschool programs
- staff details, including staff demographics, types of work, roles, wages, professional development, qualifications, tenure, experience and current study.
We use this information to:
- get a national overview of the early childhood education and care workforce
- inform policy and programs, including the National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy.
2024 Collection
The 2024 National Workforce Census results are now available. If you have any queries about the National Workforce Census please email us at ECEC-NWC@education.gov.au