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The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University is one of Australia's leading policy research think tanks and trusted thought leaders.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined August 2014
When it comes to childcare accessibility, where you live matters.
A world-first study by VU's @Mitch_Inst has mapped childcare accessibility across 9 nations & for over 10 million children. Key takeaways: • 700,000 Australians still without childcare access • 24% of Australia lives in childcare deserts Read more:
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RT @DrMel76: I joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Overnights yesterday morning to talk about the pathways to higher education for mature-age stu…
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Families have saved almost $50 a week on childcare since a 2023 subsidy expansion. While this has provided much-needed financial relief to parents, it might not enhance access to early childhood education and care, says MI's Peter Hurley.
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The latest Mitchell Institute Pathways in Place Blog from Dr Amy Mowle dives into the systemic challenges facing academia, from the rise of paper mills to "publish or perish" culture.
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The Albanese government has pledged two major changes to ECEC ahead of the 2025 federal election: 3 days of childcare a week and 160 new centres. What will this mean for families? The Mitchell Institute's Peter Hurley, Melissa Tham & @DrMel76 discuss.
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The Labor government has revived international enrolment caps via a newly announced ministerial directive. Read the latest on what this means c/o the Mitchell Institute’s Peter Hurley and @DrMel76 in The Conversation: @victoriauninews
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Our Pathways in Place team have launched a survey designed to help us understand how organisations support Australian youth. If you work with or service young people and want to share your insight, please get involved!
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RT @CoalitionEdCare: Catch up with the first in our Autumn Webinar Series: How will they do it? Exploring Labour’s plans for early years.…
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The latest from Mitchell Institute’s @MelissaTham dives into the government’s newly released report on early childhood education and care in Australia. @victoriauninews @ozprodcom #ECEC
The Productivity Commission has set out the crucial steps to achieve a "universal" childcare system in Australia. @Victoriauninews
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RT @victoriauninews: Why should we care about childcare access - it matters! It matters for female workforce participation and child develo…
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RT @UNICEFuk_action: Childcare deserts deny opportunity and drive inequality. We need accessible childcare for all as party of a Baby and T…
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RT @victoriauninews: “The disparity within the early learning sector across England tells a story of inequality, with affluent families liv…
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RT @victoriauninews: Of the nine nations in @Mitch_Inst's world-first study into childcare access England ranks 8th and the worst in the UK…
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RT @victoriauninews: Amazing to see @Mitch_Inst's world-first research featured on UK's @ITVNews. For more info:
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RT @SarahCorkerNews: We have some of the most expensive childcare in the world. In parts of the UK there are 3+ children to every place, wi…
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RT @CoalitionEdCare: NEW: Today marks the release of a world-first study by @Mitch_Inst mapping childcare access for 10 million children a…
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RT @victoriauninews: England is one of the worst countries in Europe for access to #childcare - world-first study from VU's @mitch_inst fin…
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Lack of childcare access affects kids, parents, communities and economies. Our #childcaredeserts research shows that rural areas suffer the most. @OBrien_KristyL highlights the tough reality these communities face for @abcnews. @victoriauninews
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RT @CoalitionEdCare: 📢NEW: Join us this Autumn for our new webinar series: 'How will they do it? Exploring Labour's plans for early years r…
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RT @DrMel76: It was great to speak with Dylan Bird on Triple R’s Future Perfect this morning about the anticipated impact of international…
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