Frances Crimmins

Until early childhood education and care is publicly recognised and remunerated appropriately, the sector will be unable to retain staff.

Without demonstrable leadership in the form of action and legislative reform the cycle of workplace inequality will continue.

If our economy is to “snap back” it will require thriving children’s services capable of meeting the demand of all parents who require it.

If you’re a parent, can you remember that feeling of dropping your child off at childcare for the first time? The separation anxiety that builds up as you walk to the door is an almost universal experience, an unavoidable aspect of leaving your child in someone else’s care for the first time.

On Thursday, the ACT Government announced $300,000 in funding for domestic violence prevention – however, yet again primary prevention was missing from the announcement.