A fair start for every child, and a system families can trust.

Children and families thrive when the systems around them prioritise warm, reciprocal relationships. We help build those systems, for a fairer start, happier communities and a stronger economy.

Our top current reports

Smarter Funding, Stronger System

Long day care funding that follows children’s needs.

ECEC Property Market Dynamics

What rising rents and oversupply mean for children’s early learning.

Educational and Developmental Gains in Early ChiIdhood (EDGE)

How two years of kindergarten delivers measurable gains for children.

ECEC Quality Snapshots

Our deep dive into what high-quality learning looks like across ECEC