> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👶 Free Australian Preschool Programs. 15% Drop in NHS Vacancies. Industry Machine Learning Models. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/free-australian-preschool-programs-15-drop-in-nhs-vacancies-industry-machine-learning-models-2/ - Published: 2025-03-25T11:30:50.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-25T11:30:49.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #308 Looks at Preschool Programs in Australia, NHS Workforce Vacancies, and Machine Learning Models. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts 🌐 [Global Skills Week](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is Here! Join us in Washington, D.C. March 24-28, 2025\. Connecting the Global Skills Economy. 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UGC India mandates [apprenticeship](https://odishatv.in/news/education/implement-guidelines-apprenticeship-embedded-degree-programme-by-july-ugc-258703?ref=newsletters.qs.com) embedded degree program. ### Today's Topics **👶** **Preschool.** 40% of preschool programs in Australia were free in 2023 **⚕️ Healthcare.** 15% drop in NHS workforce vacancies in England **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** \>50 machine learning models in the industry sector Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 40% of Preschool Programs in Australia Were Free in 2023 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeH0ngzfNRecBah_fjVY0AGQcozvb0ffzn0K7dLtn5dQonLRDtaxhw4kDnGk6v6UxF6n1Fk_2anOJXF7JEAIl712r3XHdSJdaiFvybmx40PPYY7OzThctpOH03WFee2-RgEHoRmFA?key=wamfmPNah1R3-AzSyAYTo32J)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6FLH2EP6FP0MJ21EG/Distribution-of-hourly-fees-of-preschool-programs-in-Australia-by-state%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Australian preschool fees vary widely, with nearly 50% ranging from $1-$4 per hour, the Northern Territory offering 55% free access, and 11% in the ACT exceeding $15\. NSW is addressing this gap with fee relief and expansion plans, guided by the [Early Years Strategy 2024-2034](https://www.dss.gov.au/early-years-strategy/resource/early-years-strategy-2024-2034?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The strategy targets universal, affordable access, empowering families and promoting educational equity through strategic investments. ## ⚕️ 15% Drop in NHS Workforce Vacancies in England [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXclFlFmozQdgHn7mX524LCfXSLn-iKw9IHoHQyxTMYTnUSP_1aDMbyrv2fYzXdsCBJ36Qbc0acHyldDyevFdC1wCJL50TTw5SHfc47ehl9vS--HjprixdxRpCh7YqDOkPaSIdAxKw?key=wamfmPNah1R3-AzSyAYTo32J)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6COCE376CXE6DURRO/Total-NHS-workforce-vacancy-FTE-in-England%252C-2018-2024-%28Thousands-of-Vacancies%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) NHS workforce vacancies in England peaked at 124K in 2022 before declining to 106K in 2024\. The UK government's [NHS Long Term Workforce Plan](https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/nhs-long-term-workforce-plan-2/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aims to address staffing pressures through increased training places and improved retention. It includes expanding medical and GP training, reducing turnover, and creating new roles to mitigate a projected shortfall of up to 360K staff by 2036/37. ## 🤖 >50 Machine Learning Models in the Industry Sector [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdXG1VdciIj3ELdB6Px6HL6j6FdTdupJnw4CJZXCHwrkZttiUYCsjJ1BYhtQUoVjOmdW9OGjllJr2jGXo-j3lZwf4X63FZE7g6tQTlFzqtJum5o6xGMJSQF_cQoB2xO0J7ywA_J?key=wamfmPNah1R3-AzSyAYTo32J)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHFKREG0UV70FG2H5Z0/Number-of-notable-machine-learning-models-by-sector%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, most notable machine learning models came from industry with 51 models, followed by industry-academia collaborations with 21 models. 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