NSW childcare inquiry confirms urgent need to put children before profit
May 20, 2026
MEDIA STATEMENT May 20, 2026 NSW childcare inquiry confirms urgent need to put children before profitThe Parenthood welcomes the NSW Legislative Council report into the...
Budget fails to provide hip pocket relief for rising early education and care costs
May 12, 2026
MEDIA STATEMENT Australia's leading parent advocacy organisation, The Parenthood, said today’s Federal Budget was a missed opportunity to provide substantive support to millions of Australian...
Parents welcome first step towards Early Childhood Commission
May 07, 2026
Australia's leading parent advocacy organisation, The Parenthood, has welcomed today's announcement that the federal government will begin consultation and design work towards the creation of...
Government must act now to establish a National Early Childhood Commission following the release of Senate report
April 01, 2026
MEDIA STATEMENT April 1, 2026 Government must act now to establish a National Early Childhood Commission following the release of Senate reportAustralia’s leading advocacy group...
The Parenthood welcomes the Nationals’ call to extend Paid Parental Leave
March 11, 2026
MEDIA STATEMENT March 11, 2026 The Parenthood welcomes the Nationals’ call to extend Paid Parental LeaveThe Parenthood welcomes the Nationals' call to extend Paid Parental...
Parents welcome national childcare safety reforms
February 27, 2026
STATEMENT February 27, 2026 Parents welcome national childcare safety reformsParents across Australia will welcome today’s announcement by Education Minister Jason Clare and Early Childhood Education...
Productivity Commission data highlights urgent need for National Early Childhood Commission
February 11, 2026
Productivity Commission data highlights urgent need for National Early Childhood Commission New Productivity Commission data revealing an increase in the number of serious incidents across...
Activity Test abolished — families finally get fairer access to early learning
January 05, 2026
From today, tens of thousands of families will find it easier to access early childhood education and care, with the “Activity Test” officially scrapped.The reform...
Stamping out abuse in childcare: Why a National Early Childhood Commission is needed to prevent, not just respond
October 30, 2025
As the shocking number of allegations of child abuse reported to state and territory regulators continues to be revealed, children’s advocates and policy experts are...
Childcare abuse: Systemic failures have led to unacceptable risks for nation’s children
October 28, 2025
The revelation that more than 100 alleged or convicted child sexual offenders have been linked to early childhood education and care services in NSW is...
More heartbreaking and sickening abuse revelations in childcare: Parents advocacy group responds
October 27, 2025
Statement from Georgie Dent, CEO of advocacy group The Parenthood The early revelations from the upcoming Four Corners investigation into abuse in early childhood education and care are...
“Many people actually want more kids”: Record low birth rate reflects economic compromise
October 16, 2025
New ABS data showing Australia’s fertility rate has hit a record low highlights the need for more paid parental leave, universal early childhood education and...