Publications & resources
Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety
Reports of shocking abuse and neglect in our early childhood system mean many Australians are questioning whether they can trust childcare centres. In our new report, we look at some…
Instability, risk and the price of a place in Australia’s childcare sector
Many Australians are rightly shocked by the spate of recent reports of serious safety breaches in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
The price of a place: Instability, risk and the hidden cost of Australia’s early childhood education and care system
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy and funding settings have driven strong growth in childcare places for relatively low public investment. But the way the sector has grown matters.
Labor guarantees 3 days of childcare & 160 new centres. What does this mean for families?
Education policy leaders from VU's Mitchell Institute provide their analysis of the new childcare package.
The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to get 3 days a week of childcare
The Federal Government's report into the childcare system has just been released.
How Australia could introduce a cap on international students & protect uni funding
Australia could introduce a cap on international students and protect uni funding. Our formula shows how.
How is ‘Gonski-style’ needs-based funding going to work for universities?
Mitchell Institute researchers analyse a Federal Government consultation paper on needs-based funding for universities.
Universities Accord: ‘Gonski-style’ funding is on the table for higher ed
This will see some universities gain more than others.
The Productivity Commission recommends 3 days of early learning & care a week
Mitchell Institute researchers give their views on the Productivity Commission's interim report into early childhood education and care.
Gonski schools model will boost uni funding, skills
Australian Financial Review op-ed: Disadvantage doesn't stop when kids leave high school.
Needs-based funding: Lessons from the school sector
The Universities Accord has identified needs-based funding as a potential policy approach, but why is this and what might it look like?
It’s time to rethink how we fund higher education to increase access
Mitchell Institute has released a report exploring a needs-based funding model for Australian universities.