January 12, 2023
Media reports today of daycare fees hikes, some as high as double digits, have again highlighted the importance of improving the affordability and accessibility of quality early childhood education and care.
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December 22, 2022
This year has been a wild ride for The Parenthood. At the beginning of 2022 we could not have imagined that the Prime Minister of Australia would mention - let alone THANK - this community on the floor of Parliament.
November 25, 2022
The Victorian state election is THIS weekend! If early childhood education and care is a vote deciding issue for you then you have a real choice because there is a huge difference between what the two major parties are offering.
November 23, 2022
Families can expect a significant reduction in out of pocket costs for early childhood education and care from July next year, after the $4.5 billion Affordable Child Care bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday.
November 22, 2022
The development of a Commonwealth Early Years Strategy (and National Summit) is a welcome opportunity to prioritise the wellbeing of children and early childhood development, according to The Parenthood.
November 14, 2022
Last week, the Federal Government tabled the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill 2022. The new industrial relations bill includes improvements in key areas for parents: flexible workplaces, multi-employer bargaining, and gender equity.
November 03, 2022
This has been the year in which the significance of early childhood education and care and paid parental leave are finally being recognised and embraced by federal and state politicians across the spectrum - and that’s fantastic news!
November 02, 2022
The Victorian and NSW elections are fast approaching! With both state governments offering free play based learning if re-elected, now is the time to ensure these important reforms happen - no matter who wins each election.
