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Australia’s childcare divide is growing. Here are the suburbs getting left behind
via abc.net.auIn Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries. -
Fourteen young people have died in state care since 2020. One of them was a 10-year-old boy
via abc.net.auWhen a child isn’t safe with their family, they are placed into the care of the WA government. But some of these children and their foster parents are shining a spotlight on conditions they say are putting youth back in harm’s way. -
Childcare company found guilty after toddler left on hot bus for six hours
via abc.net.auThe owners of the childcare centre charged for leaving a child trapped on a bus for six hours in May 2022 have been fined in court. -
Childcare company found guilty after toddler left on hot bus for 6 hours
via abc.net.auThe owners of the childcare centre charged for leaving a child trapped on a bus for 6 hours in May 2022 have been fined in court. -
Pay rises secured for 12,000 childcare workers in 'game changer' deal
via abc.net.auAbout 12,000 early childhood educators are set to lock in a 10 per cent pay rise before Christmas. -
'Posting and boasting' about crimes on social media now an offence in the NT
via abc.net.auThe NT has now become the third Australian jurisdiction in two years to punish social media users for boasting about certain crimes online, after Queensland and New South Wales. -
With childcare places finally increasing Brittany can hold on to her dream job
via abc.net.auThe Wheatbelt town of Moora has been labelled a "childcare desert" as its only centre can hold 20 children. After receiving funding, the centre can now expand to 55 children in 2025. -
A 'childcare desert' in the Wheatbelt town of Moora will more than double its capacity
via abc.net.auThe Wheatbelt town of Moora has been labelled a "childcare desert" as its only centre can hold 20 children. After receiving funding, the centre can now expand to 55 children in 2025. -
Outback community rallies to reopen run-down childcare centre amid three-year waitlists for parents
via abc.net.auAfter nearly 10 months and $180,000 in community-funded upgrades parents are rejoicing following the reopening of a childcare centre in a town where waitlists can stretch more than three years. -
Community achieves 'monolithic' feat to reopen run-down childcare centre
via abc.net.auAfter nearly 10 months and $180,000 in community-funded upgrades parents are rejoicing following the reopening of a childcare centre in a town where waitlists can stretch more than three years. -
The Queensland election won't be decided in Brisbane — and the polls suggest Steven Miles has a lot of convincing to do
via abc.net.auSteven Miles is about to hit the campaign trail to sway voters, but the polls suggest he's still got a lot of convincing to do, writes Leonie Mellor. -
The Queensland election won't be decided in Brisbane alone — and the polls suggest Steven Miles has a lot of convincing to do
via abc.net.auSteven Miles is about to hit the campaign trail to sway voters, but the polls suggest he's still got a lot of convincing to do, writes Leonie Mellor. -
Turning cattle feed into nutritional flour for aged care residents
via abc.net.auLupin is traditionally used to feed cattle in Australia but aged care facilities are now adding it to their residents' food. The nutrition results experienced in the program are being labelled as "remarkable". -
Treasurer says Government has to ‘weigh up’ budget constraints as they work through Productivity Commission report
via abc.net.auTreasurer Jim Chalmers speaks with ABC News Breakfast on Productivity Commission report recommending free child care for low-income families. -
Universal child care could be on the way, but it doesn’t mean a free-for-all
via abc.net.auThe government asked the Productivity Commission to consider options for universal child care, but its preferred option is not cost-free for everyone. -
Free childcare for low income families proposed
via abc.net.auThe Productivity Commission is recommending free childcare for households earning less than $80,000 a year but has rejected a universal care model. -
Free child care for families earning under $80,000, landmark report recommends
via abc.net.auNearly all families would benefit from a lift to childcare subsidies recommended by the Productivity Commission, with free care for low-income families. -
More than 60 children X-rayed after button battery scare at childcare centre
via abc.net.auSixty-four children have received precautionary X-rays after the remnants of a toy were found in a Sunshine Coast daycare's playground with button batteries nearby. -
Community ambition is helping disadvantaged children to be happier and improving their health
via abc.net.auA suburb in Adelaide's north has pockets of intergenerational disadvantage but its community is working together to improve outcomes for local children. -
Children can be on a specialist waitlist for months. This school is helping parents access care
via abc.net.auA suburb in Adelaide's north has pockets of intergenerational disadvantage but its community is working together to improve outcomes for local children. -
'We don't trust anyone to look after our kids anymore': The $275k childcare scam that left Sydney parents out of pocket
via abc.net.auAn ABC investigation has revealed how a 31-year-old woman swindled parents, investors and even her landlord in an illegal childcare scheme across Sydney. -
'She's a master manipulator': The illegal childcare centre that left an investor and parents $275k out of pocket
via abc.net.auAn ABC investigation has revealed how a 31-year-old woman swindled parents, investors and even her landlord in an illegal childcare scheme across Sydney. -
How the closure of a Sydney childcare centre unravelled a web of fraud and deceit
via abc.net.auAn ABC investigation has revealed how a 31-year-old woman swindled parents, investors and even her landlord in an illegal childcare scheme across Sydney. -
Anna duped parents, investors and even her landlord with an illegal childcare centre. Here's how she did it
via abc.net.auAn ABC investigation has revealed how a 31-year-old woman swindled parents, investors and even her landlord in an illegal childcare scheme across Sydney. -
Parents reeling after former childcare centre worker accused of faking their qualifications
via abc.net.auA Victorian childcare centre has notified police after discovering one of its childcare workers allegedly faked their qualifications. -
Childcare divide growing, with remote areas worst affected
via abc.net.auNew research is sounding the alarm for the nearly 6 million Australians who live in 'childcare deserts', amid warnings too many children are getting left behind. -
Australia's childcare divide is growing, with remote areas facing brunt of issue
via abc.net.auNew research is sounding the alarm for the nearly six million Australians who live in those black spots, amid warnings too many children are getting left behind. -
Five wait lists. 14 months. Not one day of child care. This is the reality for families like Leah Ann's
via abc.net.auIn Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries. -
Five wait lists. 14 months. Not one day of child care. New data lays bare the reality of child care in Australia
via abc.net.auIn Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries. -
Australia’s childcare divide is growing. Is your neighbourhood being left behind?
via abc.net.auIn Australia, there are more than twice as many children as childcare places, according to a world-first study analysing childcare access down to the street level in nine developed countries.
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