Child care

Walkable cities are gaining traction. Our Map of the Month shows which Melbourne suburbs are walking distance to childcare, pharmacies and GPs

The HILDA survey suggests that not having enough time is a significant social problem with ramifications for health and wellbeing

Family benefit payments aren’t fit for purpose with complex rules that make it hard for mothers to return to work and that penalise dual-earner families

Parents are reporting high levels of mental stress amid the COVID-19 economic downturn, highlighting that we need new policies to address work-family conflict

The HILDA Survey suggests single-parent households in Australia are abandoning formal childcare as they face greater poverty rates

A new survey is looking to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on younger kids – and why it’s important not to assume that they will simply bounce back

Many Australian couples are finding it tough to balance work and family commitments, especially if they work long hours

New research finds that many inner Melbourne childcare centres are built close to busy roads, putting children near dangerous vehicle exhaust and highlighting the need for buffer zones

Australian families are increasingly relying on childcare but a change in policy may leave those who need it most locked out

How matching theory, the study of supply and demand, could help secure your child a spot in child care