FW PODCAST AT WHAT COST? A new podcast series shining a light on Australia’s childcare crisis. Listen now In collaboration with our proud partner Australia is a great place to have kids. In most ways. But right now we’re in a childcare crisis. Australian parents pay more for early childhood education and care than almost anywhere else in the world. Even though we could be world-leading in setting children up to thrive, at the moment we’re not. And the consequences are dire. What’s the true cost of childcare in this country? And what can be done about it? OUR HOST Georgie Dent Georgie Dent is the Chief Executive Officer of The Parenthood. She's also a writer, commentator, mum of three and passionate advocate for women and families and the best-selling author of memoir Breaking Badly. LISTEN NOW “It just wasn’t worth me working full-time because the majority of that was going into childcare.” —Lizzie, Melbourne mum of two “Right at the moment, you couldn’t imagine a more important policy.” —Jay Weatherill, Minderoo Foundation Director IN THE MEDIA 9HONEY "Wasn't worth me working": The national crisis trapping Aussie mums like Lizzy READ NOW WOMEN'S AGENDA Who's really paying the price for Australia's childcare crisis? READ NOW TODAY EXTRA The hidden childcare crisis hurting families WATCH NOW NINE FOR BRANDS FW and The Parenthood launch new series on Australia's childcare crisis READ NOW RADIOTODAY New podcast series reveals the depth of Australia's childcare crisis READ NOW MUMBRELLA FW and The Parenthood team up for childcare crisis podcast READ NOW READ MORE Culture | Relationships “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon Career How to maintain a career that supports your community Diamond | Leaders Meet the leaders: Erin Vincent Diamond | Leaders Meet the leaders: Malini Raj A NEWSLETTER FOR ALL Stay up to date and find out more about how Future Women can help you achieve your goals. Sign up to our free monthly newsletter. Email Address
