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Childcare shortage crippling country families’ finances

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A dire shortage of early learning and child care services for country families is creating significant financial stress for parents and putting them at risk of burnout, a report has warned.

Advocacy group The Parenthood drew on the experiences of 162 parents, carers, educators and community leaders for the report, which included an online poll of 855 parents.

Campaign Director Maddy Butler said ...


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