Jul

14

2023

The Parenthood Newsletter July 2023

For years I’ve watched The Parenthood grow from its infancy into the established voice for parents, carers and kids in this country. Like you, my...

Jul

11

2023

Letter to 50 largest early childhood education providers

We wrote to the 50 largest early childhood education providers in Australia to ask what fee increase is being passed on to families and what...

Jun

26

2023

Prime Minister meets with families in Sydney

Parents from New South Wales met the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney to discuss their experiences with early childhood education and paid parental leave,...

Jun

16

2023

I'm taking parental leave but without a baby

This is an opportunity to just immerse myself in my family at a time that's needed. At the end of June I’m stepping away as...

Jun

16

2023

New appointments at The Parenthood

Wendy McCarthy AO has accepted the role of Chair and our CEO Georgie Dent is taking a 6 month sabbatical in Canada. The board has...

Jun

14

2023

Early Learning Workforce Shortages need to be addressed

Findings from the Australian Childcare Alliance’s survey examining workforce participation levels across early learning centres have revealed that every state and territory is bracing through...

Jun

09

2023

The Parenthood Newsletter June 2023

An important process is underway that could lead to early educators getting the pay rise they need! The Queensland government is considering an expansion of...

Jun

06

2023

Families need more help to cope with soaring interest rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today raised interest rates for the twelfth time in just over a year, bringing the official cash rate...

Jun

06

2023

Welcome opportunity to improve the wages of early educators

The Parenthood welcomes the application made today by the United Workers Union and more than 20 early childhood education and care employers to commence Multi-Employer...

May

29

2023

Queensland Government's consideration of free kindergarten

The Parenthood welcomes the Queensland Government's consideration of a free kindergarten program. The state’s Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said the measure was being "seriously considered".The Parenthood...

May

24

2023

We call for monitoring childcare fees

The Parenthood is urging Federal, state and territory governments to closely monitor and regulate fees charged by early education services. A report revealed that parents...

May

19

2023

Georgie Dent's Federal Budget Debrief

The Federal Budget was big for a few reasons. It delivered cost of living relief for families in some key areas including the cost of...