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Early childhood sector fears funding review will prioritise profits over children’s needs

Early childhood advocates worry that a major funding review could put business interests ahead of children's welfare.

Skinny McBuntu

A significant funding review for the early childhood sector is drawing to a close, with many advocates expressing concerns about the direction it may take. The sector fears that prioritising business bottom lines could come at the expense of children's wellbeing and quality care.

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Early childhood advocates fear funding review will put business bottom lines over children

Many early childhood advocates are worried about the future of their sector as consultation for a major funding review winds up on Thursday.

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