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The impact of COVID-19 on children in Australian early childhood education and care

19Th October 2022

COVID-19 and Kids Resource Hub:

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of children and families. The COVID-19 and Kids Resource Hub brings together the latest research and evidence-based resources on COVID-19 and children from the Centre for Community Child Health, The Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. It compiles emerging evidence in a range of formats that examine the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19, and provides tips for keeping children and families mentally and physically healthy during and beyond the pandemic.

Please note: data is constantly emerging about the effects of COVID-19. The COVID-19 and Kids Resource Hub page will be updated as new information becomes available.

This rapid review on The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children in Australian early childhood education and care, January 2022, was prepared by The Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research for the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.