Already a Future Women? Sign in Family New series shines a light on Australia’s childcare crisis And how it's holding us all back. By Future Women Published 6 March, 2025 Family New series shines a light on Australia’s childcare crisis And how it's holding us all back. By Future Women Published 6 March, 2025 Previous article “Inexperienced” Catherine Livingstone is not done learning Next article The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked A new limited series podcast reveals the depths and impact of Australia’s childcare crisis. Over three episodes, At What Cost? examines how cost and supply issues are hurting families, communities and the Australian economy. At What Cost? is an FW podcast made in partnership with The Parenthood. “The exorbitant cost of childcare is standing in the way of parents’ being able to participate in the paid work their families need and their children accessing the benefits of early education” says podcast host and CEO of The Parenthood, Georgie Dent. Join the club Already a member? Sign in At What Cost? Childcare crisis Media release Best of FW Career “It’s life and death. It’s not a performance” By Melanie Dimmitt Family The weirdest part of my pregnancy has nothing to do with me By Sally Spicer Career Allegra Spender nerded her way to the top. Twice. By Melanie Dimmitt Podcasts Award-winning podcast is back to explore the art of the career pivot By FW Career Career pivot, or regret? By Melanie Dimmitt Career The former hairdresser busting major drug syndicates By Melanie Dimmitt Wellbeing Domestic violence systems are failing children and young people: a message this National Child Protection Week By Conor Pall Money What’s the cost of being comfy? By Jamila Rizvi Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
