We want loads of things but ahead of this year's Budget we REALLY want the Albanese government to do two things:
1. Fund a decent pay rise for early childhood educators & teachers
2. Remove the Activity Test for the Child Care Subsidy

Sign our petition: buff.ly/3UeHiXT

Finding a spot in early learning can be tricky anywhere in Australia, but it is especially so for families living in regional, rural and remote areas. What's your experience like? Share your experiences and we'll publish it as a story. Find out more here: buff.ly/3u8wTyY

We’re calling for a federal law that would enshrine in legislation the right of every child to access early learning, so that they can thrive by five. This would be a total game-changer for every child, every parent, and every early childhood educator!

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Fantastic article by Dr Jenna Price.
A must-read in our opinion: smh.com.au/lifestyle/life… (PAYWALL)

📣 Big Announcement!
We've temporarily rebranded to The Grand-Parenthood. Inspired by Dr Jenna Price's piece in today's Good Weekend, we're calling all grandparents to join us!
Find out more here: theparenthood.org.au/send_this_to_e… #auspol

'Is it a back to the future situation where we are returning to times when extended family rather than professional childcare took up the slack of raising young ones?', Sarah Macdonald asks Dr Jenna Price in the lead up to her article in the Good Weekend.

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Watch Georgie Dent addressing the press after our meeting with Anthony Albanese in Ballina. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

'Paid parental leave goes to the heart of valuing the incredible work that parents do when they are caring,' Georgie Dent told NBN News after our meeting with Anthony Albanese in Ballina. #auspol

'Today's meeting with Anthony Albanese in Ballina underscores the shared recognition of the challenges parents face and the crucial role of government in driving meaningful change for families across the nation,' said our CEO, Georgie Dent. theparenthood.org.au/anthony_albane… #auspol

'Every week of additional paid leave makes a profound difference in the lives of parents and families and their children,' said our CEO Georgie Dent at today's meeting with Anthony Albanese in Ballina.

Watch Georgie at the press conference here: skynews.com.au/australia-news…

Today, Anthony Albanese will meet with The Parenthood in Ballina to discuss the government's paid parental leave changes.

​“The paid parental leave reforms mark significant and welcome progress for families & children in Australia,” says Georgie Dent in our MR: theparenthood.org.au/anthony_albane…

Today:
PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese TO DISCUSS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE WITH THE PARENTHOOD IN BALLINA

Our Media Release 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

'Every child deserves access to quality early education between 0 and 5.' Our CEO, Georgie Dent, spoke to Narelda Jacobs 10 News First about the importance of early childhood education and care.

In Australia's heartlands, 'childcare deserts' are drying up the workforce.
Gabrielle Chan sheds light on the crisis, where a lack of early childhood education and care keeps essential workers like teachers and nurses at home. theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol

Let's make a stand for our children's future!
It's time to level the playing field and give every child the start they deserve.
Sign the petition here: buff.ly/3xlv5aW

Just another day, another tale from a childcare desert... This time, Broken Hill steps into the spotlight.

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0… #auspol

'Sam Mostyn is quite an extraordinary woman with an incredible breadth of experience across different sectors of our public life,' our CEO Georgie Dent told Sky News Australia. #auspol

Big wins & exciting news from The Parenthood HQ!
🌟 Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave
🌟 We're advocating for a significant pay raise for educators
🌟 Plus, cheers to Sam Mostyn, our future Governor-General! theparenthood.org.au/newsletter_apr…

Exciting news!
Sam Mostyn will become Australia's next Governor-General on July 1, Anthony Albanese announced. She succeeds David Hurley, bringing a wealth of experience from roles including President of ChiefExecutiveWomen & AFL commissioner.
Congratulations!

Ahead of the federal budget in May, we are asking the Anthony Albanese government to;
● Fund a 25% pay rise for early educators, who are experiencing the highest number of workforce vacancies on record
● Remove the child care subsidy eligibility system, known as the ‘Activity Test’