Australians are losing trust in early childhood education.
It follows the publication of investigative reports that revealed the sector has become subject to a myriad of problems.
Some claim it's the marketisation of childcare services that has led to a crisis in quality and accessibility.
Amongst it all is a workforce fighting to be valued.
To understand the landscape, we need to look at how early childhood education and care is provided and funded in Australia.
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