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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...