February 01, 2021
In news that is unlikely to surprise - but may trigger dread - it turns out that out of pocket fees for early childhood education and care have – once again – risen sharply. At twice the rate of inflation for other goods and services.
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January 29, 2021
Families’ child care costs in Sydney and Brisbane are now the highest they have ever been, today’s CPI data reveals, higher than even before the Federal Government’s major child care reforms in 2018 promised to make child care more affordable.
Right now, thousands of children across Australia are settling into their early learning centres for a new year, getting to know their educators and peers as they embark on the next stage of their learning journey.
January 13, 2021
We're not two weeks into 2021 and the soaring cost of early childhood education and care is back making headlines. New reports have indicated there is no relief in sight for parents with fees expected to rise further.
December 18, 2020
The Parenthood notes the appointment of Alan Tudge as the new Federal Minister for Education. The Parenthood urges the minister to pursue early childhood education and care reform in Australia as a matter of priority.
The longest year on record is, slowly, coming to an end. At least that's what I've heard! School's out, office shut-downs are imminent and hopefully there is at least a short break on the horizon. I'd like to thank you!
December 17, 2020
The CEO Thrive by Five, Jay Weatherill, is going to Parliament at the beginning of next year, and meeting with ministers and MPs to talk to them about the early learning and care system. You are an important part of this.
December 15, 2020
On 10.12.2020 we held our Think Tank "Early Childhood Education and Care - can we make it free?" A recording of the discussion is now available. We had the following nine speakers answering one burning questions.
