NSW community preschools unite against funding model with 40,000 signatures
Community preschools in New South Wales oppose a new funding model set to take effect next year, which requires increased enrolments. With funding rising from $540 million to $625 million, many centers fear quality of care will decline under a proposed staff-to-child ratio of one to ten. Over 40,000 signatures on a petition highlight growing concerns statewide.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 03:11 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 03:20 UTC
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