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‘I was 170th on their list’. What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

Marg Rogers, Margaret Sims, Gossner Michelle

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Abstract

Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages4
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
PublisherThe Conversation Media Group
Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2025

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Keywords

  • child care
  • family

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