Episode 1

The Equity Crisis in Early Childhood

In this episode, we speak with Professor Sharon Goldfeld, paediatrician and leading voice in early childhood development and equity. Drawing from her experience across research, policy, and practice, she explores how early childhood development can be a lever for equity, the vital role of communities, and the challenges of turning evidence into action.

We also discuss the idea of “precision policy,” global learning, and the opportunities ahead for creating fairer outcomes for all children.

Meet our guest

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Sharon Goldfeld

Pediatrician and Director at the Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, and Population Health Theme Director at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. A leader in child health and policy, her work focuses on tackling childhood adversity and inequity. She is a recipient of the Marles Medal in STEM, a Member of the Order of Australia, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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