Voice of the Educator Survey 2026
A National Snapshot of Australia’s Early Childhood Educators - Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact in Early Education
Your Voice Shapes The Future of Early Childhood Education
Every day, early childhood educators inspire curiosity, confidence, and joy in the youngest Australians. Now, it’s time for your voice to be heard.
The Voice of the Educator Survey 2026 is Australia’s largest early childhood educator survey — giving you a platform to share your experiences, challenges, and aspirations, and help shape a stronger, more recognized sector.
Commissioned by The Fraser Foundation, this research was conducted in collaboration with the Australian Childcare Alliance, ChildCare Super, and McCrindle.
Why Participate?
Be Heard
Your experiences, ideas, and challenges matter. This is your chance to share them
Shape Policy
Your insights will help guide decisions that affect early childhood educators and the children in your care.
Champion the Sector
Highlight the impact, dedication, and challenges of early childhood educators nationwide.
Shift the Narrative
Move beyond crisis headlines to celebrate evidence-based, positive stories about early learning.
How It Works
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Complete the Survey
Quick, confidential, and impactful.
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Share Your Insights
Contribute to Australia’s largest educator survey.
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See the Impact
Results will inform policy, advocacy, and sector support initiatives
Who Can Participate?
All early childhood educators across Australia, including:
Centre directors and leaders
Early childhood teachers
Educators and assistants
Support staff
"When we speak together, our voices are impossible to ignore"
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"When we speak together, our voices are impossible to ignore" 〰️
Quick Facts Box
Largest survey of early childhood educators in Australia 
Completely confidential
Takes only 10 minutes
Results will guide national policy and sector improvements.Educator Voices
“This survey gives us educators a voice and I believe that voice can shape real change.’’
Leonie – Educator
“This survey gives us a platform to influence real change in our profession. Our collective voice can shape the future of early childhood education in Australia.’’
Ella – Educator
Frequently Asked Questions
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Approximately 10 minutes — every response matters.
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Yes. Your responses are anonymous and will only be reported in aggregate.
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A visual report and infographic summary will be released later in 2026 to inform policy and sector initiatives.
Our Partners
The Voice of the Educator Survey has been brought to you by The Fraser Foundation in partnership with Mccrindle, Child Care Super, and Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) National.
The Fraser Foundation is an Australian charity established to support dedicated educators in the early childhood education and care sector. Since its founding in 2021, the foundation has awarded substantial scholarship funding to aspiring early childhood teachers and delivered free professional development webinar sessions to thousands of educators nation-wide.
The Fraser Foundation aims to champion the voices of early childhood educators across Australia. Through evidence-based research, advocacy, and sector insights, we work to celebrate, support, and strengthen the early learning profession.