At least 40 G8 Education childcare centres are set to shut across Australia.
In a statement today, the provider announced it will make an effort to respond to the challenges they say have impacted the entire sector following a dip in occupancy and trust following 'serious child safety incidents' in childcare centres across Australia involving a number of different operators, including G8.
It is not yet known what centres are to close.
"The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is experiencing unprecedented change and uncertainty, driven by a combination of socio and macro-economic factors, including evolving family demand, lower birth rates and changing operating conditions," the statement read.
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"Occupancy across the ECEC sector is lower compared to 2024 and 2025 due to families experiencing sustained affordability pressures, falling birth rates, increased long-day care supply and confidence being impacted by serious child safety incidents."
G8 is one of a number of operators in Victoria rocked by historical allegations of child abuse against accused paedophile Joshua Dale Brown.
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G8 said that operators in the field are also dealing with rising costs due to pressures across the economy, as well as changing compliance regulations and "a more complex operating environment".
"In this environment, G8 Education's focus remains firmly on safety, high-quality education and care, disciplined execution, as well as efficient and effective management of the areas within its control," G8 chief executive Pejman Okhovat said.
On April 24, occupancy at G8 centres saw a 7 per cent slump from the same day last year, dropping to 56.4 per cent, whilst total year-to-date occupancy fell 7.9 per cent to 56.1 per cent.
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