A major report into childcare and early education is due later this year. Businesswoman Sam Mostyn says they are as important to the economy as public schooling and universal healthcare.
A new study found that more screen time means less parent-child talk.
The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon,it will be time for action.
Even though childcare fees have soared despite billions in governments subsidies,many operators in the sector are making poor returns.
A film scene glimpsed as a child could have a lingering impact.
Stories like Alianna’s and Michele’s are the human reality that lies behind the newspaper headlines and pundits’ takes on how much we are paying for the NDIS.
Providing fully subsidised childcare three days a week for low-income families would provide a serious workforce boost.
Fear of insect bites,sun exposure,injury and allergens are some of the reasons parents limit young children’s risk-taking in nature,but research suggests it’s best to let them play.
In this series,The Age is focusing on the wellbeing of Victoria’s 1.69 million Victorians from birth to 24 two years after pandemic lockdowns ended.
In this series focusing on the wellbeing of pre-schoolers,school and tertiary students,The Age explores what children and young people need to thrive in a post-pandemic world.
Victorian preschoolers are still feeling some effects of the pandemic years,but experts say they are resilient,and their health,skills and knowledge are on track.