Opinion: the case for free universal childcare in Australia

Authors

Edward Melhuish, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

109539

Publication Details

Melhuish, E. (2015). Opinion: the case for free universal childcare in Australia. Early Learning Review, 15 October 1-2.

Link to publisher version (URL)

http://www.earlylearningreview.com.au/

Abstract

Many countries, such as the UK, are providing free universal childcare for children aged 3 and up. They have done so because they recognise that improving child development for the whole population will be important for future economic development. Should Australia follow their lead?