Ever wonder why early learning is so important? Ask these kids ... bit.ly/3uhFqNE #ThrivebyFive Jay Weatherill Not ScoMo

Need broader early intervention and prevention supports to redress over-rep of Aboriginal children in OOHC. Current investment of 16% is not good enough, says SNAICC_CEO Our children cannot wait. #EndChildPoverty SNAICC Anti-Poverty Week

child care system one size fits all - does not work. We need at least 30 hours per week free or 95% subsidised early learning to ensure our children have the best start in life, says @SNAICC_CEO #EndChildPoverty Anti-Poverty Week

Federal Budget does not go nearly far enough to support families - initiatives to invest in our families and build community controlled sector lack any detail at the moment, says @SNAICC_CEO #EndChildPoverty

Permanent funding to preschool is a real positive in the Federal budget, says Miranda Stewart - however child care subsidy changes do not fully redress the high out of pocket costs of early learning for families #EndChildPoverty

To tackle child and family poverty we need to tackle women’s social and economic inequality. Women’s budget has been reinstated this year after dropped under Abbott Government. Need positive and constructive feedback on it, says Miranda Stewart #EndChildPoverty Anti-Poverty Week

The latest Federal budget ignores child poverty issues – takes a step backwards even and prioritises other interests, says Miranda Stewart Miranda Stewart #EndChildPoverty

The Government has chosen not to invest in child poverty in this budget, says
Prof Sharon Bessell #EndChildPoverty
Anti-Poverty Week

The impact of the Coronavirus Supplement on families was profound. Yet without further increases to the rate of JobSeeker, child poverty rates for single parents could soar to 41%. #ChildPovertyAust #auspol

New report w Brotherhood of St. Laurence published today: bit.ly/3n0WZ2p

Absolutely it is time to uncover the truth about how we treat families who are struggling in Australia and put in place what an approach consistent with our values might look like instead #NPC #thrivebyfive

So many amazing examples to build from to see all our kids thriving Not ScoMo. Just requires political will and collaboration. The sector is up for it, are you? #NPC

Time for elevating early childhood and getting policy right for our kids and their future #NPC

Early years reform will define the post COVID era in Australia, says Jay Weatherill #NPC

Our policies are out of date and do not serve the public interest, says Nicola Forrest . Every day counts for our young children. Australia has potential to have a world class early learning system. We must act now #NPC

First 5 years of life drive a persons health and happiness says Nicola Forrest #NPC - we are failing our children. Policy must keep up with science and with family needs.

When is this going to stop?

Leading Prof. Borland has researched effects of increase in JobSeeker on incentives to accept work...and found none. There could be a 'substantial increase' without affecting peoples' willingness to get a job Not ScoMo bit.ly/3m70gvP Social Ventures Australia #RaisetheRate

Cutting JobSeeker makes no sense. Making people live in poverty does not get people work ready. It demoralises and deepens anxiety. It means children can't get what they need to grow and learn. It undermines all of our future Not ScoMo @RaisetheRateForGood

Increasing income to parents reduces long term poverty for children says Melb Uni Roger Wilkins -new research so important to inform Federal decision now on coronavirus supplement. We know impact on cutting critical income support on children now & long term Josh Frydenberg