This report provides an overview of the early childhood education and care sector in New South Wales, including issues relating to safety, quality, workforce, regulatory framework, data collection and the experiences of children with disability. The report finds the system is under strain and makes a range of recommendations for improvement.

The Starting Better Guarantee was a national goal to make Australia the best place to be a child and raise a family. It proposed an entitlement to a set of high-quality, affordable and connected services in the early years. This report shows the wins achieved and the priorities ahead to realise the Guarantee in full.

A practical guide to help Australian government officials ensure children’s perspectives are meaningfully included in the development of policies and programs that affect them, particularly in early childhood education and care settings. It includes best practice guidance on how and when to consult with children, and considerations for safe and inclusive consultations.

A report into the quality and safety of Australia’s early childhood education and care system. It provides an overview of the system and the regulatory framework, examines child safety issues, the effectiveness of the current regulatory system and funding of the sector. The report finds there are too many regulatory gaps. It provides 23 recommendations.

Australia’s care industry is the country’s largest employer and one of its fastest growing sectors. This report provides an overview of the industry’s size, structure and performance. It is designed to help businesses, policymakers and stakeholders understand how the sector is evolving, the economic and workforce pressures it faces, and implications for investment, productivity and...