The National Workforce Census (NWC) is the only national census of its type in Australia.
The NWC aims to improve the quality of information used in developing and measuring early childhood policy and programs.
This data helps inform government policies and programs. The 2024 NWC follows on from censuses undertaken in 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2021.
In 2024, the NWC collected site level information from 18,990 approved ECEC services across Australia. This included 2,181 dedicated preschools.
Services provided information on topics including service capacity, usage, the number of children with additional needs in ECEC and a range of demographic information about their workforce.
- Creation Date
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- File Reference
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D25/907421, D25/907440
- Creator
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Department of Education
- Publisher
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Department of Education
- Language
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English / Australian English
- Coverage
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Australia
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