Our Response to the new ABS data
Child caring responsibilities are the largest barrier to employment for the majority (75%) of women with children under 15, who say they want a job...
The Parenthood Newsletter February 2024
Since the start of 2024 it's been busy! Want to catch up on all the details? Dive into our latest newsletter for an exclusive peek...
The Parenthood Budget Submission 2024/25
The Parenthood has provided a Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Treasury for the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. The submission focuses on three recommendations to better support...
The Parenthood welcomes the ACCC's Final Report
The Parenthood welcomes the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Childcare Inquiry's final report, advocating for the implementation of bold reforms. The...
Dad's Action Plan for the Early Years
The Parenthood joined a coalition of organisations endorsing a groundbreaking Dad’s Action Plan for the Early Years in Sydney, demanding policy changes to foster equitable...
Our Submission to the PPL Amendment Bill 2023
The Parenthood welcomes the introduction of the Federal Government's bill aimed at incrementally rolling out an expanded paid parental leave. We are grateful for the...
The Parenthood Newsletter December 2023
We are thrilled to bring you the latest developments and crucial insights into our work. Jessica Rudd passionately advocated for the federal government to make...
Fixing the Activity Test could boost the economy
New research from Impact Economics and Policy has revealed that removing the Activity Test could increase female workforce participation by up to 39,620 people per...
Childcare reform a swift solution to cost of living crisis
The federal government should make childcare cheaper to help struggling families, The Parenthood’s CEO Jessica Rudd has told the National Press Club & National Rural...
Productivity Commission's interim report welcomed
We welcome the Productivity Commission's interim report on early childhood education and care - Jessica Rudd will provide detailed commentary on the report at the...
Jessica Rudd to Address National and Rural Press Club
We're thrilled to share that Jessica Rudd has been invited to address the National and the Rural Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday,...
Over 8,000 vacancies in early education sector
Australia is currently grappling with a severe workforce crisis in the early childhood education sector, as the number of vacancies surpasses a significant milestone, exceeding...