We need to close the gender work gap
We're calling for reform that provides women with greater choice over the course of their careers once they’ve had children, as new data from the...
Families Struggle with Childcare Costs, Poll Reveals
The majority of Australian parents with children under six are struggling with living expenses and the high cost of early childhood education and care (ECEC)...
New CPI data shows childcare costs have dropped
New Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows childcare costs have dropped by 13.2 per cent in the past quarter, decreasing the overall out-of-pocket cost for...
Taskforce recommendations could save Australia billions
We welcome the release of the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce final report and its confirmation that Australia’s economic system is misaligned with the needs of...
Expansion of paid parental leave welcome - more ambition needed
Update — July 2026: This statement was published when the expansion was first introduced. It is now law. From 1 July 2026, families can access...
Keep NSW's landmark childcare fund
Australia’s peak parental advocacy group, The Parenthood, has urged the Minns Government to support the state’s children and families by keeping the $5.4 billion childcare...
The Parenthood Newsletter September
Find out more about our special event - How to talk to your kids about the Voice, why South Australia might lead the way to...
We welcome Royal Commission's Final Report for SA
The Parenthood welcomes the release today of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care’s recommendations as a significant step towards a universal early...
Future success requires affordable early education
“The Intergenerational Report is a wakeup call. Our country needs new strategies and investments to cope with our ageing population and workforce shortfalls,” says Jessica...
How to talk to your kids about The Voice
Little ones always ask the big questions. This event is a great opportunity for The Parenthood community to come together and chat about how to...
Mind the Gap: New data shows urgent need for reform
“It’s a disgrace that we still have a gender pay gap in 2023. Every day, countless women across Australia find themselves in a situation where...
The Parenthood Newsletter August 2023
This week Jessica (our CEO) and Maddy (our Campaign Director) are in Canberra meeting with MP’s and Senators to show that this issue affects a...