August 23, 2021
Days after The Parenthood took out full-page advertisements in Sydney newspapers and following combined efforts of providers, educators and parents, the Federal Government has announced a funding support package.
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August 20, 2021
We have taken out full-page advertisements in the Daily Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald today demanding the Prime Minister take responsibility for supporting the essential work of early learning providers and educators.
August 18, 2021
Early learning and childcare providers have been pushed to the brink by Covid19 and the Delta crisis and need an urgent rescue package to remain viable and keep educators employed, according to the Parenthood.
August 11, 2021
So here we are, with lockdowns stretching across the East Coast, from Melbourne (...again...) to parts of Queensland, and the Upper Hunter across to Greater Sydney. It's tough. It's really, really tough.
August 10, 2021
Early learning and childcare providers, and educators, are in crisis during Sydney’s extended lockdown but the Prime Minister and Education Minister Alan Tudge won’t budge on offering the vital, urgent support they need.
A new report by the United Workers Union (UWU) has warned early education is on the brink of crisis if wages and conditions of early educators are not urgently fixed - almost three-quarters of nearly 4000 educators surveyed plan to leave the sector.
August 05, 2021
With lockdowns now in place in south-east Queensland and the Upper Hunter, in addition to Greater Sydney, targeted Commonwealth support is urgently needed for families and Early Learning and Care providers.
August 04, 2021
The union representing the public sector including Centrelink workers, the CPSU, and not-for-profit parent advocacy organisation The Parenthood, welcome the pause on generating debts in areas with lockdown.