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Families finding it tough to access early learning services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia are facing financial stress, a new report has found.

An estimated 21,000 educators in early childhood education and care are needed to meet current demand, a new report has found.  

It’s possible, writes Georgie Dent. And not only life-changing, it could also be vote-changing in this “cost of working crisis”.

A woman on TikTok has called out the grim reality many parents face in affording early childhood education and care in Australia.

Universal early childhood education and care, similar to how we think about schooling or Medicare, is possible. With serious upsides.

A new draft bill that would guarantee three days per week of childcare for all children aged five and under, capped at $10 per day, has been launched today.

Caring responsibilities are the largest barrier to employment for the majority of women with children under 15, according to new ABS data.

A report from Australia’s consumer watchdog has recommended urgent reform of childcare policies to improve the affordability and accessibility of care.

Almost two thirds of Australian parents with kids under six say they are struggling financially, according to a new national poll. 

Advocates for parents appeared before a Senate Committee Inquiry on Monday, urging the government to lift its ambition on paid parental leave.

The calls are growing strong. Could we finally get real paid parental leave that will make the difference we need on shared care?

The pandemic has highlighted the need for public policies and workplace practices that support parents and families.