Making people

Early childhood educators do some of the most important work in the country and our failure to honour them and pay them properly is undermining our future in the name of short-term thrift.

Falling short from the start

Federal and state governments are spending huge amounts of money to encourage families to send children to early childhood education and care but results aren’t matching the investment.

Labor pledges 3 days of free child care

Anthony Albanese will promise a re-elected Labor government would guarantee three days of subsidised child care without people having to undertake an activity test.

Burn out in early education

Federal and state governments are investing heavily in early education but high rates of staff turnover and burnout makes it harder for services to find enough staff to give families a childcare place for their children.

COVID highlights early education issues

COVID has exacerbated existing strains and problems in Australia’s childcare sector, so we need to stop talking about ideas to change it and take action towards total reform.