A 95% childcare subsidy would boost GDP by up to $7.4 billion annually, KPMG says
Increasing the federal government’s childcare subsidy to a nearly fully funded 95% would boost GDP by up to $7.4 billion per year, at a cost of $5.4 billion a year, according to KPMG.
A $5 billion-a-year spend on childcare subsidies could result in an $11 billion-a-year increase in GDP, says Grattan Institute
Making childcare cheaper would recharge the economy and see the typical Australian mother earn $150,000 more to boot.
Juggling three roles: Why working parents with young children are especially vulnerable to surging mental distress
Trying to run a business while parenting kids and managing their remote learning is seriously stressful... if not impossible.
Why the closure of Victorian childcare centres will be especially tough on working mothers
The stage four restrictions announced by the Victorian government to contain the city’s COVID-19 outbreak will see childcare centres close.
“Working flexibly has been fast-tracked”: Circle In launches COVID-19 product to support parents working from home
The COVID-19 environment has seen Circle In launch a new product, take on its first international clients, and secure new investor funding to boot.
Women are “maxing out and burning out” because of COVID-19, says Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
Amidst the crisis of the pandemic, women are disproportionately the ones working day and night to keep their families and households afloat.
How becoming a parent has driven my business success
Emma Bolger reflects on the six key areas that have enabled her to achieve business success in her first year as a new parent.
Millions of baby boomers will retire by 2029 — and employers should offer these roles to part-time working mums
Did you hear? An exodus of baby boomers retiring from the workforce could cause some sleepless nights for hiring managers.
“The conversation is changing”: Circle In secures $1.5 million for platform supporting parents at work
Working parents platform Circle In has secured $1.5 million in funding, after securing big-name corporate clients and fielding interest from overseas.
Amber Brodecky left a dream executive role to take back control of her home life — and ended up founding her own business
Entrepreneur Amber Brodecky shares her own story of attempting to balance executive leadership, motherhood and a modern-day dream.
Australia’s “uneven and fragmented” childcare system: Out-of-pocket expenses up 48% in six years
More of us are using formal childcare in order to participate in the workforce, but childcare is becoming even less affordable.
The term ‘part-time work’ is a relic that’s hurting working parents
‘Working part-time’ is a total misnomer for working parents, writes Rob Sturrock. It's time to do away with the term 'part-time work'.
