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Families in eastern states pay around twice as much for preschool

22 February 2021

The Conversation: Our new report maps preschool policies across Australia and found many families in the eastern states have been paying around double what families pay in other states and territories.

The case for universal, accessible, high-quality preschool

19 February 2021

The economy needs all talents to be developed from an early age. Direct public funding, based on evidence that shows two years of preschool are highly beneficial, is good social and economic policy.

Early childhood educators are leaving in droves. Here are 3 ways to keep them & attract more

15 January 2021

Childcare centres across Australia are suffering staff-shortages, which have been exacerbated by the COVID crisis, but here's how to keep educators and attract more.

Lockdown, relax, repeat: how cities across the globe are going back to coronavirus restrictions

15 July 2020

The World Health Organisation reported the world’s largest daily increase during the pandemic. The surge has forced governments in many places across the world to order new lockdowns.

International students make up more than 30% of population in some Australian suburbs

15 June 2020

A Mitchell Institute report has estimated the proportion of international students in various Australian suburbs, and how much they contribute to the local economy.

We can’t just go back to ‘normal’ childcare funding

21 May 2020

The Conversation: The federal government's early childhood education and care sector relief package is far from perfect. It has helped most early childhood services but not all.

Practical tips for promoting walking & tackling health inequities

13 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing existing health inequities in Australia. One way to address these inequities is through taking steps to increase walking among disadvantaged groups.

How will the class of COVID-19 get into university?

28 April 2020

The Conversation: Several universities have announced they will accept students based on their year 11 results, but this is only a small response in a world experiencing enormous changes.

Australian universities could lose $19 billion in the next 3 years

17 April 2020

The Conversation: The university sector faces cumulative losses of up to A$19 billion over the next three years due to lost international student revenue.

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