Impactful

Our latest report, IMPACTFUL: The negative impacts of inaccessible early learning on regional, rural and remote communities, highlights the impacts lack of early childhood education and care (ECEC) has on regional, rural and remote communities.

IMPACTFUL draws on the experiences of 162 parents, carers, educators and community leaders, as well as insights from an online poll of 855 individuals and a comprehensive review of relevant literature. The findings are clear: the lack of ECEC services is severely impacting the social and economic fabric of these regions, limiting opportunities for children, placing financial strain on families and weakening liveability in the regions.

Every child, no matter where they live, deserves access to quality early childhood education and care. Ensuring this access is not just beneficial for families - it strengthens communities and boosts the economy by enabling parents to work and participate in society.

We are still collecting regional, rural and remote families' experiences with accessing ECEC. To submit your story, please email Campaign Director Maddy Butler at [email protected]