Tara Harper,a former educator at a Genius childcare centre,resigned after just five months,saying she could not live with the uncertainty of not being paid on time.
Consumer Protection is warning WA families to steer clear after at least 37 disgruntled customers claim to have lost more than $37,000 between them.
Having children can be a joy,but they don’t come cheap. They are also important to the economy.
We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.
A surge in veterans’ payments represents one of the biggest budget blowouts,alongside unexpected increases in disaster relief payments and childcare subsidies.
At a time when Australia is experiencing a critical skills shortages,keeping tens of thousands of women out of the workforce seems beyond counter-intuitive.
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The faults in Australia’s childcare model have been obvious for years. It’s time for a sweeping overhaul.
Some are paid $35,000 less than their peers in other schools and interstate.
Nothing can prepare you for the arrival of multiple babies. Your life will never be the same again. But the PM can make some simple changes to get mums back to work,and help with mental health.