"Every Child" is Australia's premier early childhood publication, aimed at anyone involved in the care and education of children from birth to eight years--in particular child care professionals, teachers, child care students and the parents of young children. Published quarterly, it contains informative and entertaining articles on such issues as early childhood curriculum, ethics, health and professional development. Today, many young children still miss out on early education opportunities. Thousands of families and children, particularly in isolated and disadvantaged communities, cannot access quality formal early childhood care and education services. Australian Bureau of Statistics data show that only 83% of four-year olds participate in formal early childhood education and care and most for less than ten hours a week. Yet the evidence is clear--children with limited opportunities for rich social, literacy and thinking experiences in the years before school are the most vulnerable to school adjustment problems, including behavioural difficulties. This issue of "Every Child" contains some issues of value to parents, families, and educators including: (1) Values in Public Education; (2) Early Childhood Under the Spotlight: The Importance of the Early years; (3) The Making of Play School; (4) Managing Challenging Behaviour; and (5) Classroom Collaboration-Teachers and Students Learning Together. [This document was produced by Early Childhood Australia Inc., formerly known as the Australian Early Childhood Association.]