This literature review and background paper is the starting point for an exploration of the viability of developing a culturally appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child care quality assurance system. The Australian government is undertaking this work in collaboration with the Secretariat of National...

This Policy research paper is the first study based on Australian data on the labour supply behaviour of households in relation to child care. The research demonstrates that assistance with the cost of child care is very important in promoting choice for women to participate...

This report works towards producing an evidence base concerning the efficacy of early childhood interventions in Australia.

The Australian Government Census of Child Care Services has been conducted regularly since 1986. The information provided in the census is the most comprehensive data available on Australian government approved and funded child care. It is used extensively for monitoring growth, operation of services and...

This project aims to investigate transport and travel for rural and regional young people, to examine successes and challenges in improving the provision of transport services to young people, and to focus on viable solutions to their transport needs.