AUSTRALIA PAYING THE PRICE OF DELAY: NEW REPORT FINDS $22.3 BILLION SPENT TOO LATE ON CHILDREN
August 27, 2025
Government spending on crisis services for children and young people has surged 47% in just six years, reaching $22.3 billion annually, according to new research...
Senate inquiry established into safety and quality in early childhood education and care
August 26, 2025
The Parenthood has welcomed the establishment of a Senate inquiry into safety and quality in early childhood education and care“Safety and quality go hand in...
Childcare safety: Victoria calls for national reform to put child wellbeing over profits
August 20, 2025
Parents’ advocates have welcomed today’s announcement from the Victorian Government as a bold step in putting children first. Strengthened Working With Children Checks and other...
Opening Statement – NSW Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into the ECEC Sector Georgie Dent, CEO, The Parenthood
August 13, 2025
Opening Statement – NSW Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into the ECEC Sector Georgie Dent, CEO, The Parenthood Thank you, Chair and members of the Committee, for...
The Parenthood welcomes new Childcare Safety Bill but urges systemic reform to truly protect children
July 31, 2025
The Parenthood has welcomed the Federal Government’s new Childcare Safety Bill, passed in Parliament today, as a necessary step toward improving safety in early learning environments.However,...
Stop abuse before it occurs: Children’s safety requires an independent national commission
July 23, 2025
Creating an independent national body to oversee early childhood education and care is the most effective way for the government to ensure children are safe,...
TONIGHT: IS MY CHILD SAFE? FREE ONLINE FORUM FOR PARENTS ON CHILDCARE SAFETY
July 15, 2025
FREE ONLINE FORUM FOR PARENTS ON CHILDCARE SAFETY When: Tonight, 7.30pm Tuesday 15 JulyWhere: Online, via Zoom. RSVP for Zoom details. Who: Lisa Bryant — Early childhood education and...
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN AS PARENTS EXPERIENCE UNPRECEDENTED DISTRESS
Early childhood and parenting advocates are urging the Federal Government to set up an independent Early Childhood Commission, as parents with young children in early...
INDEPENDENT EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION ESSENTIAL TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE
July 03, 2025
Leading parent advocacy group The Parenthood supports The Greens’ call for a national, independent Early Childhood Commission to lead early childhood education and care reform,...
VIC CHILDCARE SAFETY: SHOCKING AND DISTRESSING CHARGES UNDERSCORE NEED FOR NATIONAL COMMISSION
July 01, 2025
Reports of alleged abuse at childcare and early learning centres across Victoria are deeply distressing for parents and further underscore the need for the establishment...
QLD BUDGET: FUNDING FOR CHILDCARE REGULATOR WELCOMED, BUT FEDERAL LEADERSHIP NEEDED
June 26, 2025
Early childhood advocates have welcomed the Queensland Government's decision to provide $12.7 million in ongoing funding for the state's Early Childhood Regulatory Authority [1] but...
CHILDCARE SAVINGS WELCOME BUT ONLY A $10/DAY CAP WILL DELIVER TRUE RELIEF FOR FAMILIES
June 25, 2025
Childcare savings, today announced by the Federal Government, have provided some relief for families with young children grappling with the cost-of-living crisis, but only a...