Preschool matters – for Australia’s future

Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life. Making that transition successfully has lasting implications for children’s academic and occupational success. Sadly, in Australia many children do not make a successful transition to school.

School students with additional needs

In an average school classroom, one out of every five children is likely to have some form of additional health and developmental need.

Inquiry report released

The Productivity Commission has released its inquiry report into childcare and early learning. Read it now.

Why are quality early relationships so important?

Our latest edition of Community Paediatric Review explores the importance of attachment relationships for infant mental health and also looks at new research on postnatal depression.

Place-based reform

Watch a new video of Dr Tim Moore exploring place-based initiatives in Australia.

Centre Director presents to the Public Hearing

On Monday August 18, CCCH Director Professor Frank Oberklaid and Dr Tim Moore presented to the Public Hearing of the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Childcare and Early Learning. The transcript is now available for download.