Many parents are at the breaking point of stress,and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
A study of childcare in nine developed countries found Australia’s system did little to incentivise services where they’re most needed.
Areas that are short on childcare have been selected by the state government as locations for new or expanded facilities.
New research shows some parts of the state had no available places – the so-called “childcare deserts” – while other areas had more spots than there were children.
A think tank says the estimated $7 billion cost of providing free or low-fee early childhood education and care would be “more than offset” by other benefits.
With everyone dressing up as 100-year-olds,Brunswick Kindergarten celebrates its 100th birthday.
Public school students in wealthy suburbs will get $400 each to help with learning costs while their private peers in poorer areas miss out.
It might not be a window to your soul but it’s better for your brain. Why writing – once an ancient “handicraft” – is still worth doing well.
A major report into childcare and early education is due later this year. Businesswoman Sam Mostyn says they are as important to the economy as public schooling and universal healthcare.
Factual series Fizzy and Suds is a new form of early childhood entertainment that taps into divergent thinking.
The Minns government has finalised the 100 sites around the state that will have public preschools for the first time.