This paper calls for improvements in data availability and linkage in relation to maternal and child health, to enable proactive decisions that promote a healthy start to life. It highlights the unmet need for timely monitoring and reporting of outcomes for Australian children, particularly those born during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recommends strategies for improving...

This study examines access to and quality of public open space and young children’s mental health across eight Australian capital cities using a unique population linked dataset, the Australian Early Development Census—Built Environment.