News & Views Early childhood educators push for 25 per cent pay rise in multi-employer bargaining submission Teachers and educators in early childhood are taking the lead in a national multi-employer bargaining for better pay.
News & Views Maybanke Anderson: A kindred spirit who pioneered free early childhood education Discover the incredible life of Maybanke Anderson and her ongoing campaign for universal access to quality education and care.
News & Views 97% of early educators are women. 100% need a pay rise. This International Women’s Day will you show up for early childhood educators? In less than two minutes you can send a letter to your local member telling them that Early childhood educators need a pay rise! And they need it now.
News & Views Professor Deborah Brennan AM appointed to lead Productivity Commission Inquiry into Australia’s early childhood education and care system The inquiry will lay the foundations for achieving a universally accessible, high-quality early learning and care system in Australia.
News & Views Two years ago Anthony Albanese made a decision that put him on the path to become Prime Minister In October 2020 just as Scott Morrison showed women how little he cared about their economic security, Labor committed to childcare reform.
News & Views Affordable childcare is a no brainer for unlocking the workforce “Last year, it was reported that more than 90,000 Australian parents stayed out of the workforce completely because the cost of childcare was too high.”
News & Views Early childhood directors are carrying an exhausting load during COVID-19, even beyond major outbreaks: Research New research has revealed the educators are feeling the effects of hypervigilance, despite no outbreaks in their community for over a year.
News & Views Early Childhood Educators are undervalued, underpaid and overworked. And this educator is angry We hear from an early childhood educator who is sick of her profession barely rating a mention when it comes to what’s being asked of them.
News & Views Australia ranked 37 of 41 richest countries on childcare affordability A new UNICEF report reveals just how much work Australia has to do on ensuring early childhood education is accessible and affordable.
News & Views Framing child care reform as a cash grab for high-earning women is a distraction That child care reform will benefit high-earning women is a two-bit sideshow compared to the economic and social benefits it will deliver.
News & Views 9 women to watch on Entrepreneur’s 100 Women List Creative women are tapping into markets and advancing new ways for us all to connect for a better society. Here are some top entrepreneurs!
News & Views How will COVID-19 impact our children in the long term? Every family has been under immense pressure since the pandemic began, and many are concerned about what it means for their child’s future.