childcare

As Australia plunges into recession, experts are warning of a “pandemic motherhood penalty” that could have long lasting consequences for mothers.

New research from The Front Project & Mitchell Institute confirms a reduction in demand for childcare is practically guaranteed when childcare fees return.

Australian research is clear that children who attend preschool or childcare are less likely to arrive at school delayed in their development.

The powerful Expenditure Review Committee, a sub-committee of Cabinet, is comprised exclusively of men. Is it any wonder women are missing out?

Almost a quarter of families using childcare will be adversely impacted by the activity test and potentially face higher out of pocket fees for care than before COVID19.

More than half of families using childcare will see one parent forced to reduce paid work if childcare fees return in full in July.

The Federal government needs to hear from Australian parents about exactly how the childcare changes & COVID-19 have affected them.

Worried parents are calling on the federal government to halt its plans to ‘snap back’ to the old childcare system in June.

The Prime Minister has said free childcare is not sustainable but pulling the rug out from under families & the sector ahead of schedule is not sustainable.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says the coronavirus pandemic is creating a ‘double double’ shift for women, and it is pushing most to the breaking point.

There is an economic case for the government to invest more in child care to help rebuild the economy after the health crisis is over.