Western Australia's birth rate has plummeted to a 17-year low, sparking urgent calls for effective solutions to address the "baby drought".
Western Australia's birth rate has plummeted to a 17-year low, sparking urgent calls for effective solutions to address the "baby drought".
High school teachers Hollie Gibbons, 29, and Adrian Castle, 30, want to grow their family but face significant financial barriers. The escalating costs of childcare and the unattainable dream of homeownership have compelled Gibbons and Castle to postpone their family plans. "Because young couples are staying in the workforce longer, both of them are needing to be in the workforce to support themselves," demographer Tamara Hunter said.
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