Griffith University is closing its on-campus childcare centers now, to reopen in 2026 under a new operator.

Griffith University is closing its on-campus childcare centres immediately, with plans to reopen them in early 2026 under a third-party operator. The move, part of a strategic review, follows the decision that the centres no longer align with the university’s core mission in higher education and research. Previous efforts to partner with local providers or reorganize operations failed to provide a clear path to upgrading facilities, improving services, or ensuring regulatory compliance. Parents and long-term staff expressed distress, with some having relied on the centres for decades and already enrolled children for 2026. The university is supporting affected employees with transition options and said the new operator will deliver high-quality childcare, though the specific company remains undisclosed as negotiations continue.