This paper investigates an underexplored trade-off in policy design: how measures encouraging work among the older population can unintentionally impact their offspring’s fertility rates. It finds that the unintended impact on the birth rate is comparable to that observed with the introduction of paid parental leave policies.

This is the 48th national report on children’s education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF). It provides analysis and information on the profile of the sector and the quality ratings of services against the National Quality Standard (NQS).

This report sets out the findings of a literature review on approaches to improve access to quality children’s education and care services, including early childhood services and outside school hours care, in regional and remote thin markets. It identifies 8 delivery approaches to improve access that have a promising or emerging research evidence base and...

This consultation paper gives information about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) and an outline of possible changes to the Standards. The main change is to include and clarify that most early childhood education and care and outside school hours care service providers in Australia must...

This report explores how Foundational Supports in early childhood education and care (ECEC) can support all children to thrive. Foundational Supports, a middle layer of support for children with complex needs, are key to ensuring they are not left behind. The report offers 16 recommendations to address key issues around inclusion and equity within the...