Childcare system failing to support families
The majority of Australian families say early learning and childcare is so expensive that it’s hardly worth taking on paid work, according to new research....
The Parenthood Newsletter June 2021
On the subject of making Australia the best place to be a parent so that children can thrive, we have been busy over the last...
Why parents need to embrace the word no
When we prioritise our kids’ freedom or happiness, but overlook our kids’ crucial need to feel like their parents are in charge, we are letting...
Introducing - Villagehood Australia
Dinah is a mum of two young children and the founder of Villagehood Australia, a not-for-profit based in Adelaide. When Dinah contacted us a few...
Special Newsletter: What does the budget deliver?
This budget falls short of delivering the long-term, systemic change that is needed to urgently improve the safety and economic security of all women and...
Forget fluggy slippers - what mothers really need
Today, Australian mothers, grandmothers and carers, along with their male supporters, are sending Prime Minister Scott Morrison reverse Mother’s Day cards to share what mums...
The Parenthood Newsletter May 2021
On Sunday the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the Morrison government will include a further $1.7 billion investment in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in...
I need to tell you about something that happened on Wednesday
On Wednesday I stood proudly alongside representatives of parents, workers and business. We came together around one united goal: Making Australia a nation in which...
Joint Policy Statement - these changes benefit all in our nation
28 April 2021 - Today representatives of parents, workers and business come together with a united goal of making Australia a nation in which all...
Three reasons parents struggle to set boundaries
We are thrilled to present you Genevieve Muir's first blog post “Three reasons parents struggle to set boundaries”. Genevieve is a Parent Educator and mom of...
WOMEN INTEND VOTING AGAINST MORRISON
An analysis of Essential Report polling for The Parenthood has found women’s voting intention has moved away from the Coalition since October 2020, driven by...
The Parenthood is joining with gender advocates and ACTU
The Parenthood is joining with gender equality advocates and ACTU (Australian Council of Trade Unions) to condemn Morrison Government’s response to sexual harassment and launch...