Welcome to the July edition of The Parenthood newsletter! Parents in Australia now receive an additional two weeks of paid parental leave and a new report recommends $10-a-day daycare, which could be life-changing for families.
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Welcome to the July edition of The Parenthood newsletter!
So what's happening? As of the 1st of July, parents in Australia are now getting an additional two weeks of paid parental leave. From next July it will be another two weeks AND superannuation. Ultimately we want all parents to have access to 52 weeks but we'll take every extra week as a win.
Speaking of wins, what would you say if we told you that sending your child to daycare would only cost you $10 a day? And that every child would be entitled to access at least three days a week at this set cost per day? A new report recommends this and life-changing is the only way to describe the impact this could have.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are in full swing, with this year's theme Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud highlighting the unyielding spirit of Indigenous communities.
We'd love your support for our new campaign Access for Every Child, and your input on this survey about family planning in Australia.
Read on to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
Until next time,
Georgie
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TWO MORE WEEKS OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Maddy Butler, The Parenthood's Campaign Director, and some of our amazing supporters met with Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services, at Parliament House to celebrate an extra two weeks of publicly funded paid parental leave, bringing the total up to 22 weeks.
That figure will increase by another two weeks in both 2025 and 2026, so that from 1 July 2026, every family with a new baby can receive six months of paid parental leave, four weeks of which must be taken by the non-primary carer. Parents will also be allowed to take some of this leave concurrently, while single parents will be eligible for the full 26 weeks of paid leave.
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NEW REPORT RECOMMENDS ‘CHILDCARE FOR $10 A DAY’
A new report by the Centre for Policy Development has recommended replacing the complex Child Care Subsidy with a child-centred funding model and guaranteeing access to early childhood education for a minimum of three days per week for all families.
Depending on the income of a family, three days per week of early childhood education would be free for some families, with a $10 fee for others. The report argues child care should be seen in the same light as public education and Medicare, which is offered to all Australians.
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SUPPORT OUR RURAL CAMPAIGN
This September, we will release a new report on the challenges posed by the lack of access to early childhood education services in Australia's regional, rural, and remote areas. We want to hear how this lack of access has impacted you. Whether your story is 2 sentences or 8 paragraphs, we want to hear it!
As we prepare to release this report, we need more voices. Share your stories with us to advocate for better early childhood education and care access in regional, rural, and remote Australia. The more stories we gather, the harder it is for governments to ignore this issue.
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NAIDOC WEEK - KEEP THE FIRE BURNING! BLAK, LOUD & PROUD
This year's NAIDOC Week’s theme ‘Keep The Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’ celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. The fire represents the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures, passed down through generations despite the challenges faced. It is a symbol of connection to the land, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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SURVEY: BABY FEVER 🥵 OR BABY FREEZE 🥶- WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?
We've already got two hundred responses to our survey - can you help us hit one hundred more?
If you’re thinking of having a(nother) baby, this survey is for you! Australia's birth rate is at a record low, so if you're hesitant about starting or growing a family, you're not alone. From sky-high housing costs to the outrageous $12 price tag on a packet of grated cheese, and early learning fees that rival private school tuition, the financial hurdles are real.
We know some of the reasons why Aussies aren't having as many kids, but we want to hear from YOU. Share your thoughts in our survey here!
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