We conduct regular evaluations and inquiries to ensure early childhood policies continue to meet the needs of children and families.
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Child Care Package evaluation
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) evaluated the Child Care Package. AIFS collected and analysed a range of information to examine how the package has impacted providers, services and families.
- Read the early monitoring report
- Read the final report
- Read the Australian Government response
Child Care Package audit
In 2019, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) undertook an audit of the Child Care Package. The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the design and governance of the package.
Read the report on the ANAO websiteReview of preschool arrangements
The Nous Group independently reviewed the Universal Access National Partnership (UANP).
The findings showed an increase in community awareness of the importance of children taking part in a quality preschool program in the year before school.
Read the UANP Review report