In a move that's been described as 'ground-breaking', within a decade all children in New South Wales and Victoria will be able to access play-based learning for free in the year before they start school. The extra year - which will not be compulsory - is part of an effort to improve early childhood development and alleviate the financial strains of childcare.
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