This study into the benefits and opportunities from ‘early intervention’ calls for an overhaul of government policies to ensure at-risk children receive vital support services at a much earlier stage.

Quality is key in early childhood education in Australia, but many early learning services aren’t meeting the standards required to have an impact.

This report provides a high-level snapshot of quality, participation and affordability of early childhood education and care in Australia.

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) has experienced a surge of policy attention in recent years at the national and international level.

Evidence shows that two years of preschool has more impact than one, especially for the children most likely to be developmentally vulnerable. It is time for Australia to pursue a national commitment to ensuring all 3 year olds have access to high-quality early education by offering a second year of preschool. If Australia is to...