Australia’s crumbling childcare safeguards put kids at risk. How can parents make sure they’re safe?
The reality of Australia’s childcare industry has the makings of every parent’s worst nightmare: a system designed to…
Death of child trapped in fence at childcare centre ruled ‘preventable’
The death of a toddler who became trapped on a fence at a childcare centre outside Darwin last…
Former Canberra childcare worker Muhammad Ali sentenced for sexually abusing boy in his care
Warning: This story includes details of child sexual abuse. Former Canberra childcare worker Muhammad Ali has been sentenced…
SA childcare centre ordered to temporarily close after claims children were left unsupervised
A childcare centre in Adelaide’s inner south-west has been ordered to close for two weeks after being handed…
Sydney childcare centre where toddler went missing has been investigated before
The ABC has learned of a number of incidents at a childcare centre in Sydney’s south in the…
Lack of affordable childcare options considered significant barrier to work for parents – The Irish Times
Almost one in four parents say they have had to cut back on their work hours at some…
Sunshine Coast childcare centre intruder on parole at time of death
The 28-year-old intruder at the centre of a Queensland childcare centre emergency had a lengthy criminal history, including…
Names released of 29 failing childcare centres at risk of losing funding, with more expected to follow
The names of 29 childcare centres that have failed to meet national quality and safety standards have been…
Parents warned about hiring nannies and babysitters as families turn away from childcare centres
Child safety experts are warning parents to be vigilant when hiring babysitters and nannies, as families reject formal…
The care economy doesn’t need robots and AI to ‘save’ it, thank you
After all the focus on how the care economy is smashing Australia’s productivity in recent months, the Productivity…
Family benefits in Europe: Which countries offer the best social security?
ADVERTISEMENT Family benefits play a key role in fighting poverty and promoting social inclusion. They help support households…
Childcare abuse cases prompt calls for national reform in Australia
 Erika Fletcher | Unsplash A series of high-profile abuse cases in Australian childcare centers has triggered nationwide concern,…