Investing in childcare seems like a slam-dunk—stable income streams, huge and ongoing demand, and government support at all levels.
But there are factors holding the sector back, leading to what Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute has called ‘childcare deserts’—populated areas where there are more than three children per childcare place.
One of the major problems for the sector, according to ASX-listed credit provider Finexia, is declining developer funding, which is tied to uncertainty around major government inquiries, construction costs and workforce issues.
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