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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Early Childhood Australia National Conference
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the Early Childhood Australia National Conference is being held, the Whadjuk people.
Applications open for 2026 Youth Advisory Group program
Applications are now open for the Government’s 2026 Youth Advisory Groups.
More information for parents on their children’s child care centres
The Albanese Government is providing more information for parents on child care centres to help improve quality and safety in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector.
National reforms to child safety in early learning
As I walked into the Education Ministers Meeting on child safety on Friday, the stories of two strong women came with me.
Press Conference, Sydney
SUBJECTS: Child care safety, Education Ministers Meeting, university governance.
Transcript - ABC Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas
PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: I spoke to the Early Childhood Education Minister, Jess Walsh, a short time ago. Minister, welcome to the program.
Transcript – ABC Radio Melbourne with Raf Epstein
SUBJECTS: Childcare safety reforms; Changes in NDIS.
Transcript - ABC RN Breakfast with Sally Sara
SUBJECTS: Education Ministers Meeting; Early education child safety reforms; Securing the future of the NDIS; Thriving Kids.
Supporting new early childhood education in Kununurra
A community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kununurra, creating opportunity for children in remote Western Australia.
Culturally inclusive child care service for First Nations children and families in Far North Queensland
The Government is funding a new community-led early childhood education and care service on Horn Island in the Torres Strait.
Horrific stories in early education must end
Opinion piece - Child safety in early education
Compliance action to lift safety in child care
The Department of Education has initiated compliance actions against 30 early childhood education and care services under new powers.