The federal government's increased childcare subsidy will make the service more affordable for thousands of families. But child care centres say more staff are needed to meet the already high demand.
abc.net.au/news/regional-child-care-staff-needed-to-meet-demand/102195880In fewer than three months, child care will become more affordable for thousands of Australian families thanks to anticipated subsidy reforms, but regional parents say it is still a struggle to secure a spot.
"It's not just about money — what they're paid is also symbolic of how they feel they're respected and valued by the government and the local community."A spokesperson for Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the federal government understood the importance of increasing wages in the sector but did not commit to any action at this time.
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