Compliance, Cost & Confidence: What’s Happening in Early Learning Right Now

Compliance expectations across the early learning sector are shifting — but what this means for services, costs and long-term sustainability isn’t always clear.

Across the sector, leaders are making important decisions without a clear line of sight on what “enough” looks like, how practices will be interpreted, or what the long-term impact will be on their service.

This session brings those questions into focus.

Through a panel of sector leaders, we will explore what is changing in practice, how services are responding, and what is being implemented and evidenced as best practice — even where guidance is still evolving.

You will hear directly from peers navigating these challenges in real time, sharing practical insights and approaches that support more confident, informed decision-making.

We will also hear from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, providing a market perspective on emerging cost pressures, sustainability considerations, and the broader direction of the early learning sector.

This is not a regulatory briefing.

It is a sector-led conversation designed to help you make sense of where things are sitting right now — and to leave with greater clarity and confidence in how you lead within it.

The formal session will run from 2:00pm, followed by a networking sundowner from 4:30pm with drinks and canapés — providing an opportunity to connect with peers, share perspectives, and continue the conversation beyond the room.

Places are limited. Early registration is recommended.

👥 Who should attend

• Service leaders and managers implementing operational changes in response to reform

• Approved providers and owners seeking clearer insight into sector-wide trends, cost pressures and sustainability

📍 Event Details

Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Burswood on Swan, Perth

Format:

• Panel discussion and sector insights from 2:00pm

• Market overview and closing session

• Networking sundowner from 4:30pm

Catering: Afternoon tea, drinks and canapés provided

🤝 Acknowledgement

With thanks to our event partners, including Child Care Super and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group.