Study links long childcare hours to increased vulnerabilities in Australian children

A study of 274,000 Australian children found those in childcare for over 40 hours weekly face increased risks of social and emotional vulnerabilities. The report highlighted developmental issues linked to longer hours and lower-quality care. The Albanese government is expanding financial support for childcare, which poses a growing cost to taxpayers, estimated at $4 billion in three months.

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