In Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries. In Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries. Child Care, Economy, Early Childhood Education and Care, Government Policy, Women, Federal Government, Unemployment (Community and Society), Work Latest business news