National Workforce Census

The National Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Census (National Workforce Census) has now commenced. You can now complete part one of the questionnaire online.

Until 30 July 2010, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will be gathering information from all approved child care, preschool and kindergarten providers and their staff to get a better idea of the qualifications and experiences of Australian early childhood education and care workers.

Child care services, preschools and kindergartens will receive part one of the National Workforce Census questionnaire between early June and mid-July 2010. Part one will focus on information about service usage, children with additional needs and access to preschool programs.

Part two, for individual staff members, will be distributed to services by mid-July 2010. It will seek information about staff roles, qualifications, employment status, training activities, pay and conditions and career intentions.

The National Workforce Census will provide critical data to inform the Early Years Development Workforce Strategy. This strategy will provide a long-term plan to support recruitment, retention, growing qualifications and career pathways of the early childhood workforce.

For more information, or to complete part one of the questionnaire online, visit the National Workforce Census page or FREECALL 1800 639 098.