Feb

08

2022

Do you want to help us and help yourself?

Now we're in the swing of 2022 (how is it February already 🙈) it's time to talk! We have a few exciting sessions coming up...

Jan

21

2022

My kids and I tested positive on the same day

In late 2020 (which feels like 20 years ago now), I started calling my kids “COVID kids”. My then 18-month old ended every nursery rhyme...

Jan

17

2022

Two-thirds of parents say it's not safe for kids to return to school

Weeks before the 2022 school year is due to commence, 66% of Australian parents don’t believe it’s safe for children to return to classrooms as...

Jan

13

2022

The Parenthood "Return to School 2022 Survey"

Yikes. An explosion in covid cases wasn't exactly how any of us hoped 2022 would start, right? We want to know how you are feeling about...

Jan

12

2022

Support early learning through Omicron outbreak

The Parenthood is calling on the National Cabinet to implement additional measures to keep early learning and child care services open, safe and supported as...

Dec

21

2021

We did it! 2021 comes to an end. Have a great break :)

We've (almost!) made it. The longest year on record is coming to a close. However you spend the holidays I so hope you can enjoy...

Dec

07

2021

The Parenthood supports today's Teachers Strike

As NSW public school teachers and principals strike for the first time in a decade today, The Parenthood supports their demands for improved pay, workload...

Nov

22

2021

Parents and young children need better deal

Australian parents and young children need better deal on access on early learning and parental leave. The Parenthood welcomes the Centre for Policy Development’s Starting...

Nov

18

2021

#ParentsUp is calling for a better deal for children

Parents around Australia are joining forces with the #ParentsUp campaign, initiated by The Parenthood, to ensure delivering a better deal for children is a priority...

Oct

28

2021

Protection, support and leadership for children

The Parenthood has welcomed Thrive by Five’s Early Years Covid-19 Plan released today and calls on the Federal Government for a national plan prioritising the...

Oct

12

2021

Shift needed for families of retail workers

The Parenthood has welcomed a new report released today that highlights the challenges of too many retail, supermarket and warehouse workers in finding early learning...

Oct

06

2021

Need for greater transparency on safety breaches

A new report by the United Workers Union that puts the spotlight on safety breaches in early childhood education and care services is sobering for...