1 in 5 Australians are struggling with mental health – what does this mean for ECEC? – The Sector

A new report, released yesterday by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms how widespread mental illness is in Australia, revealing that one in five Australians have a mental health condition.
The statistics add weight to the lived experiences of many of those working in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector who are supporting parents and families as they navigate mental illness, dealing with workforce challenges which may present themselves from poorly m…

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