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Abrupt cancellation of Devonport's only autism specific childcare program leaves children and their families in the lurch
via abc.net.auRicardo's mum says the specialised autism program he was enrolled in was "some of the only interaction he got with other children". Now, with that program closed down, she and other parents are at a loss as to what to do. -
Why are women in countries with the lowest fertility rates not having kids?
via abc.net.auThe lowest fertility rates in the world are seen in East Asian populations such as South Korea and Japan. But rates are even declining in countries like China and India. Why are women in these countries choosing to be child free? -
Aoife says being a mother should feel like a 'gift', but it feels like a 'shackle and burden'
via abc.net.auThe lowest fertility rates in the world are seen in East Asian populations such as South Korea and Japan. But rates are even declining in countries like China and India. Why are women in these countries choosing to be child free? -
Growing calls for a reform in outdated child support system
via abc.net.auThe federal government is undertaking the first review of the child support payments since the Howard government amid growing concerns the system is outdated. -
Parents asked to cut childcare hours as regional provider struggles to find, house staff
via abc.net.auAn Esperance childcare provider is asking parents to consider reducing the hours their children spend in care as it grapples with staff shortages and a long waiting list. -
Parents asked to cut childcare hours as regional provider struggles to find and house staff
via abc.net.auAn Esperance childcare provider is asking parents to consider reducing the hours their children spend in care as it grapples with staff shortages and a long waiting list. -
Can Australia learn from Finland when it comes to childcare?
via abc.net.auThe Nordic countries are well-known for their high standard of living, and Australia could look to Finland as an example of a country that’s achieved universal childcare. -
While Aussies beg for babysitters on Facebook, childcare in Finland is guaranteed by the government
via abc.net.auAustralia's childcare system has been described as a "ridiculous struggle" for many working families, but could a country a world away teach us how to do it right? -
While Aussies beg for babysitters on Facebook, child care in Finland is guaranteed by the government
via abc.net.auAustralia's childcare system has been described as a "ridiculous struggle" for many working families, but could a country a world away teach us how to do it right? -
'Hoodwinked and fooled': How Australian parents are being misled on toddler milk
via abc.net.auIt's the ultra-processed milk powder intentionally marketed as a follow-on to breastfeeding or infant formulae. But the evidence suggests toddler or transition milks are unnecessary at best and harmful at worst. -
Lily died after hitting her head at child care. Her family want answers.
via abc.net.auTen hours after hitting her head at child care, Lilly was dead, leaving her family wanting answers -
Ten hours after hitting her head at childcare, Lilly was dead, leaving her family wanting answers
via abc.net.auRashelle's life changed forever when her one-year-old daughter Lilly died after a fall at a childcare centre. But closure has been hard to come by due to multiple reports leaving her cause of death undetermined. -
Ten hours after hitting her head at child care, Lilly was dead, leaving her family wanting answers
via abc.net.auRashelle's life changed forever when her one-year-old daughter Lilly died after a fall at a childcare centre. But closure has been hard to come by due to multiple reports leaving her cause of death undetermined. -
Lilliana suffered a head injury at her childcare centre. She died the same night
via abc.net.auRashelle's life changed forever when her one-year-old daughter Lilly died after a fall at a childcare centre. But closure has been hard to come by due to multiple reports leaving her cause of death undetermined. -
Mamma Ball is bringing mums to basketball in a fun, low-pressure environment
via abc.net.auMamma Ball gives mums the chance to play basketball and socialise, with no pressure. They can participate however they want, whenever they want. -
How much could parents benefit from super on parental leave?
via abc.net.auThe government has announced plans to pay superannuation to those on paid parental leave. Here's how it would work, and how it would affect parents. -
Super on paid parental leave will help women in the workforce says mum
via abc.net.auLabor will move to pay super on government-funded paid parental leave if they win the next election. Mum Carrie shares why it is a significant step. -
Mother says super during parental leave will help women in the workforce
via abc.net.auLabor will move to pay super on government-funded paid parental leave if they win the next election. Mum Carrie shares why it is a significant step. -
Use of 'under the roof' loophole in childcare centres labelled 'a concern' by minister
via abc.net.auA childcare centre practice colloquially known as "under the roof" to calculate the ratio of educators to children is being misused in childcare centres, according to respondents of an investigation by 7.30. -
'Illegally operating every day': Here's what educators have told us about 'under the roof' ratio misuse
via abc.net.auA childcare centre practice colloquially known as "under the roof" to calculate the ratio of educators to children is being misused in childcare centres, according to respondents of an investigation by 7.30. -
The parents who feel let down by the childcare system
via abc.net.auMore than a million Australian children aged 5 and under go to day care. But how do you know if the centre you have chosen will keep your child safe? Parents share their experiences. -
'She wasn't breathing well': Ada's childcare centre should have known of her allergy. They fed her dairy anyway
via abc.net.auParents are questioning the standard of care at for-profit childcare centres amid a worker shortage and wage negotiations. -
How this rural town provides care for locals from early childhood to twilight years
via abc.net.auCommunities struggling to get early childhood and aged care services can take inspiration from this unique solution. -
Teen pleads guilty to indecent treatment of children he was babysitting after responding to social media call-out
via abc.net.auChild safety experts are warning parents against using social media to seek out emergency child care for their children. This is why it is dangerous. -
'It's given me more in life than anything else would': Becoming a dad at a young age
via abc.net.auYoung parents aren't as common as they once were, but experts say supporting them is crucial to break the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage. The Brave Foundation is supporting Anton to change careers which he hopes will provide a more secure income. -
Calls for more support for teenage dads
via abc.net.auTeenage dads can face the challenges of stigma and isolation, in addition to also managing their own physical and psychological changes. -
A new report has found Australia's childcare system doesn't work for many families — and it's not just about the money
via abc.net.auThe consumer regulator is calling for governments to directly intervene in the childcare market to ensure all families can access the services they need. -
The picturesque Australian town where locals can’t afford to live
via abc.net.auApollo Bay is a tourist mecca whose population explodes roughly 10 times in the peak visitor season. But locals and workers without deep pockets say they're struggling to stay, exacerbating the pressures on those who remain year-round. -
'Camp SAY' provides a safe and fun environment for kids who stutter
via abc.net.auSpeaking freely is not something that comes naturally to all kids.
For some who stutter the space to speak freely and around other kids like them, is rare and a much needed environment.
'Camp SAY' does just that for young people, with a four night adventure camp. -
'We're having to penny pinch': Back-to-school costs are adding up, but here are five tips to help
via abc.net.auThe start of a new school year can be a costly time for families, especially as cost-of-living pressures continue, but there are some ways families can save on essentials. -
The 'annoying, irritating cough' that GPs say parents should be aware of
via abc.net.auNSW reports more than the average number of patients presenting with mycoplasma pneumonia for this time of year. -
Tips for carers during the festive season
via abc.net.auProviding care to loved ones during the festive season can be stressful. Juliet Middleton provides a few simple tips to reduce anxiety and ease the burden to the carer. -
This regional childcare service could take on double the kids, but instead it's likely to close
via abc.net.auDaycare centres are backbones of regional communities, as they allow workers to stay in the area and parents to re-enter the workforce. Sometimes they close because they cannot get staff — but that is not the issue here. -
Parents fly in family to look after kids due to lack of regional childcare
via abc.net.auSome parents are having to fly in carers from interstate due to lack of childcare services in South Australian towns. It comes as research is launched into the depth of the shortfalls. -
Childcare centre facing closure if new venue not found
via abc.net.auThe centre has the staffing to take on double the children but could instead leave more than 30 families looking for care in a region struggling to meet demand. -
Staff phone ban to be recommended at childcare centres
via abc.net.auChildcare staff are expected to be banned from using personal phones at centres and a register of workers has been recommended. -
Childcare workers could be banned from using personal phones at work after nationwide review into child safety
via abc.net.auThe review was carried out following allegations a former Gold Coast childcare worker allegedly abused 91 girls in Brisbane, Sydney and overseas. -
With more parents working all summer to meet rising costs, vacation care is harder to find
via abc.net.auAs demand for vacation care outweighs the number of places available, families are being turned away from summer holiday programs. -
'They just want children who are like dolls': How South Korea's no-kids zones are shifting the culture
via abc.net.auThe number of no-kids zones in South Korea has exploded in the past decade, but some parents say it's creating a culture where children are unwelcome and restricted from learning how to behave in public. -
Government urged to make sweeping changes to improve early childhood education
via abc.net.auThe Productivity Commission has made recommendations to the government on how it should alter childcare. One suggestion is to have allow three days of subsidised care a week. -
We need action now, say parents in childcare black spots as new report flags fixes
via abc.net.auAs a Productivity Commission report notes the problems behind Australia's childcare crisis, these small-town families say solutions can't come quickly enough. -
Earning under $80k? A new report says you should get free childcare
via abc.net.auThe productivity commission is urging the federal government to modify the childcare subsidy to increase access to early childhood education for children from all backgrounds. -
Outback parents unable to work as childcare waiting list hits two years
via abc.net.auFamilies in Western Australia's historic mining city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder have been on waiting lists for childcare placements for more than two years, according to a new survey. -
Kalgoorlie parents unable to return to work with childcare waiting lists up to two years long
via abc.net.auFamilies in Western Australia's historic mining city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder have been on waiting lists for childcare placements for more than two years, according to a new survey. -
Lack of childcare exacerbating dwindling female workforce in regions
via abc.net.auMikaela Reading loves her job, but she is one of many regional mothers scared her career is being jeopardised by what she calls a "childcare desert" in north-west Victoria. -
Calls for govt to ensure supply of childcare in rural and remote areas
via abc.net.auAdvocacy group The Parenthood has joined calls from the competition watchdog for the government to intervene in the market. -
Sacrificing careers, becoming experts on childcare policy: Meet the women finding their way in a market that's failed them
via abc.net.auForget rising costs and endless waitlists, these parents can't get any access to child care at all. And it's fuelling calls for government intervention. -
Rural families unable to work as childcare waitlists stretch years into the future
via abc.net.auParents in regional Australia are waiting years for places at daycare centres to open up, leaving them with the option of quitting work or hiring private childcare. -
This regional town is crying out for more childcare and its community is doing something about it
via abc.net.auThis town in South Australia's Riverland has one of the nation's highest levels of developmental vulnerability in children, but locals say an increase in childcare will help. -
Outback shire hopes modular homes will solve childcare woes
via abc.net.auKununurra's housing crisis is causing havoc with the town's childcare sector, as the local shire reveals plans to attract much-needed workers to the remote town.
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