We welcome the new Minister for Early Childhood Education
The Parenthood has welcomes the announcement of Anne Aly as the new Minister for Early Childhood Education and Amanda Rishworth as the new Minister for...
A better deal for families was key to 2022 Federal Election
Delivering a better deal for women, children and families, through early learning and childcare reform, was a major feature of the election campaigns of the...
We have a new Government. This feels good!
The people of Australia have spoken and the message was clear. Collectively, we believe in better and we have elected an almost unrecognisable Parliament and...
This Saturday you have a real choice
Ensuring every child in Australia has access to quality early childhood education should be a bipartisan issue, but that's not the case this time. There is...
Australia ranks #2 in world for most expensive childcare
The release of new OECD families data highlights the crippling cost of early childhood education Australian parents endure. A couple with children in full time...
An honest conversation with Anthony Albanese
Just over a week ago I received a message that stopped me in my tracks. It was from the leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese,...
Mums need decent policies - not platitudes
Mums in Australia need policies to rectify the $876K penalty in lost wages and super that accumulate over the course of their lives as a...
New CPI data reveals childcare costs are up b 14.7%
Out of pocket early learning and care costs have soared by almost 15% since the 2019 Federal Election, the latest CPI figures confirm. Coupled with the...
It is on - The Federal Election 2022
We’re heading to the polls in just 6 weeks on Saturday May 21, 2022. This is a key moment for Australian families. It is time for people...
Heat is on to ensure no child is left in early learning desert
Where parents decide to settle when having children can make a massive difference to their ability to access early childhood education and care, according to...
Pre-Budget Submission 2022-23 to the Australian Treasury
The Parenthood has provided a Pre-Budget Submission to the Australian Treasury for the 2022-2023 Federal Budget. Prioritising support for children and parents, particularly mothers, represents...
The Parenthood link list - news, tips and interviews
Here you can find links to interesting stories in TV, radio, newspaper, blogs, online or offline on issues about Paid Parental Leave, Early Childhood Education,...