Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
- Minister for Early Childhood Education
- Minister for Youth
Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh was sworn in as Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth on 13 May 2025. Content published on this site relates to the Minister’s responsibilities within the Education portfolio.
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Delivering a new early learning and family centre in Derby
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments and the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) are partnering to deliver a new Early Learning and Family Centre in Derby, Western Australia.
Press conference - Early Learning Centre, Derby
SUBJECTS: Construction of new Early Learning and Family Centre in Derby, Working with Children Checks, temporary housing for teachers.
Interview - ABC Melbourne Mornings
SUBJECTS: Building Early Education Fund; Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Safety in early education and care.
Press conference - Kings Park, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Best Start, Best Life reforms; Building Early Education Fund; Victorian school funding; Threats to politicians; Pauline Hanson’s remarks; Lakemba…
Expanding access to early education in Victoria
The Albanese and Victorian Governments have reached a historic agreement for $170.1 million in joint funding to deliver more not-for-profit early learning services in Victoria’s outer suburbs and…
Community-run centre to open in Kowanyama
A community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.
Transcript - Whitlam, ACT
SUBJECTS: New early learning centre at Whitlam School; Building Early Education Fund; Child safety in early learning; Productivity Commission Report on Government Services; Molonglo Valley…
Expanding access to early education in Whitlam
The Albanese and ACT Governments have reached a historic agreement delivering $10 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not-for-profit early learning at the…
Expanding access to early education in Tasmania
The Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund and $5 million from the Tasmanian Government to…
2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann
Congratulations to Nedd Brockmann from New South Wales for being named the national 2026 Young Australian of the Year.
More support to services under Community Child Care Fund
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for funding to help services stay open in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not for profit early learning in South Australia.