Reports

We monitor, report and track the performance of Australia's education and health systems, and the outcomes for Australians.

Our reports help inform the development and discussion of improved policy.

Skills for recovery: the vocational education system we need post-COVID-19

4 August 2020

A new report describing the persistent challenges in the VET system and priority changes needed to build on the sector’s strengths and to respond effectively in the face of COVID-19.

Increasing childcare subsidies would support children, families & the economy

15 July 2020

New report modelling the impact of recent changes to childcare subsidies on access to early childhood education and care for children and parents affected by financial stress as a result of COVID-19.

International Students Critical to Coronavirus Recovery

16 June 2020

International students are vitally important to Australia's coronavirus recovery, contributing billions to our economy each year, support thousands of Australian jobs and enriching our social fabric.

COVID-19, employment stress & student vulnerability

7 June 2020

A new report by the Mitchell Institute has found the number of potentially vulnerable children in Australia will increase significantly as a result of COVID-19 related unemployment and underemployment.

Australia's Health Tracker by Area: Smoking summary report

29 May 2020

For the first time, areas of Australia have successfully reached the 5% smoking rate target that has been proposed by Australian chronic disease and population health experts.

Impact of COVID-19 on apprentices & trainees

29 May 2020

The Mitchell Institute estimates new apprenticeships/traineeships will decline by 30% within two years.

Australian investment in education: Higher education

17 April 2020

This report analyses the funding trends of Australia's university sector over the past decade and includes modelling of the projected impact on international student revenue of the COVID-19 border closures.

Australian investment in education: Early learning

16 February 2020

Government expenditure on early childhood education and care (ECEC) has grown substantially since 2008, and in 2018 was approximately $9.2 billion. This is an increase in real terms since 2008 of almost 140%.

Australian investment in education: VET

20 December 2019

Australia’s total reported investment in the VET sector is at its lowest level in real terms since at least 2008.

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