June 14, 2023
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 a chronic shortage of early educators.
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June 09, 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 free kindy and we're hosting some Instagram live chats with some excellent dads.
June 06, 2023
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 to 4.1%, and placing additional pressure on many families with young children.
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 Bargaining in the sector.
May 29, 2023
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".
May 24, 2023
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 have shouldered the highest jump in costs in a decade.
May 19, 2023
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 medicine, visits to the GP and, of course, early childhood education and care.
May 15, 2023
The Parenthood is urging a co-ordinated Federal and state government effort to ease the escalating burden of preschool fees, with media reports today that preschool and primary education fees have gone up by 135% since March 2003.
