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Childcare deserts proliferating across Victoria and the state government has promised to open 50 new sites. Experts and parents are asking if that’s enough. Mitchell Institute. Lorne-Anglesea, the Benalla region, Panton Hill-St Andrews, Rushworth and Yarriambiack
Recent polling shows 91 per cent of parents in regional areas believe childcare costs have risen over the past three years compared with 86 per cent of metropolitan respondents. The Minderoo Foundation's ‘Thrive By Five’ initiative and its director, former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill is pushing to provide three years of free preschool for children across Australia.
Early education strike: 'I'm an early educator. This is why today's childcare and early education shutdowns were essential.'
If it’s hard to get your head around the business interests of Australia’s second-richest person, try getting a handle on the man himself. It ain’t easy, darl.
Explainer: Children in Victoria and NSW will have access to a year of play-based learning before they start school