Since October 2023, children and families in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel have endured unimaginable horrors.

The fate of hostages, including two children, remains uncertain. The impact of the violence on children in the Gaza Strip has been devastating.

They need a #Ceasefire .

'We are not safe,' writes Angela Priestley Women's Agenda as 25 women have been killed by violence so far this year - 9 in April alone. This needs to stop. Violence against women must end.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-blo…

Please sign this petition 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Early childhood educators need to be valued, supported and paid better. #auspol

'How ‘childcare deserts’ are holding Australia back' - great podcast by Nour Haydar Guardian Australia. Listen to it on Spotify or here: theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol

“I love walking in & seeing all the smiley faces, watching them learn new skills & seeing how proud of themselves they are.”
Molly Ticehurst was a mother of one & worked as an early childhood educator in Forbes. Yesterday, she was murdered. Heartbreaking.
smh.com.au/national/nsw/m…

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'Childcare workers desert industry for higher wages in aged care,' writes Euan Black Financial Review.
Now the pressure is on the federal government to fund a similar increase for early childhood workers.
afr.com/work-and-caree…

We couldn't agree more!! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Have a great weekend! 😊

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!

buff.ly/3Je12nY

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.

abc.net.au/listen/program…

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…