Publications & resources
Childcare accessibility in the United Kingdom
International childcare: Mapping the deserts looks examines how care is being delivered in the United Kingdom.
England is one of the worst countries in Europe for access to childcare
World-first study analysing centre-based childcare and nursery data finds almost half of the population in England (45%) live in a childcare desert.
Childcare deserts: where you live matters
World-first global tracking of childcare access provides vital information.
How the early childhood learning & care system works (& doesn’t work)
Recent Victorian and New South Wales government announcements may signal the first steps in a profound change to Australia’s early childhood sector.
Huge variation across electorates in childhood development & childcare cost & access
New analysis shows which electorates across Australia have the most expensive childcare, least childcare access and the most children that are developmentally at risk.
Landmark report: A third of Australians living in childcare deserts
Over nine million Australians live in an area where there are insufficient childcare places for families, according to the most comprehensive analysis.
More than 1 million Australians have no access to childcare in their area
The Conversation: About 9 million Australians, 35% of the population, live in neighbourhoods where there are more than three children per childcare place.
Childcare deserts & oases: How accessible is childcare in Australia (2022)?
More than nine million Australians live in an area where there are insufficient childcare places for families, according to our comprehensive analysis.
Childcare centres to be the new COVID-19 front line, new report
A new report warns that the early learning sector will become the frontline if a national strategy/support to reduce the risk of spread aren't implemented.
Government’s short-term fixes still leave childcare sector at risk
The Conversation: The federal government yesterday announced a relief package for childcare providers affected by extended lockdowns.
Nearly 40% of Australian families can’t ‘afford’ childcare
The Conversation: Childcare is unaffordable for more than 385,000 Australian families, a new report from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute shows.
Childcare is unaffordable for nearly two in five Australian families
Childcare is currently unaffordable for 386,000 Australian families or 39% of families who use childcare, a new report from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute shows.