Child care
Downloadable documents
National Children's Services Workforce Study July 2006Child care qualifications review
The Department of Communities recently conducted a review of the qualifications provisions outlined in the Child Care Act 2002 and the Child Care Regulation 2003. As part of this review, a state-wide consultation was conducted and provided an opportunity for sector representatives and the wider community to submit their views online, in writing and/or by participating in a face-to-face consultation in one of 16 locations across the state.
The results of the consultations are available in the Qualification review report
National Children's Services Workforce Study July 2006
In 2004 the Community Services Ministers Advisory Council (CSMAC) funded the National Children's Services Workforce Project in response to national concern regarding a shortage of qualified staff to work in children's services. The National Children's Services Workforce Study 2006 is a collation of a national workforce survey sent to children's services staff.
About child care
Child care legislation
Child Care legislation, building standards, legislation information paper, policies.
Child care and family support hub strategy
Family support hubs, hub research reports.
Child Care Information Service
Free statewide information service providing information to assist families in choosing child care.
Child care services search
Search for Queensland child care or early education services.
Industry information
Information for developers, licensees and valuers of Queensland child care services.
Queensland Child Care Bulletin Board
Use the bulletin board to share experiences, information and news.
School age care licensing
Quality school age care is all about providing a safe, suitable and stimulating environment for children before and after school and during school holidays.
Working in child care
Child care qualifications, Children’s Services Skilling Plan 2006–09, approved courses.
Publications and resources
Last updated: 02 June 2008.