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Stepping up: New report maps preschool policies & progress in Australia

17 February 2021

In the context of persistent educational inequality, this report explores preschool policies, enrolments and costs around Australia, finding reform is urgently needed.

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Every early childhood educator matters

21 December 2020

It has never been so important to support Australia’s early childhood workforce. The Mitchell Institute's new report provides evidence for a new early childhood workforce strategy for Australia.

Educational Opportunity 2020: landmark study reveals entrenched educational inequality

28 October 2020

Australia’s education system is failing up to one in three children and young people, according to the first major study to assess progress against our current national education goals.

Self-care for health: a national policy blueprint

7 October 2020

Self-care for health: a national policy blueprint was developed in collaboration with a network of health, self-care and policy experts, including consumers, health professionals and leading academics.