@JCherryGEL

Advocacy Manager, Goodstart Early Learning. Opinions are my own, retweets don't mean endorsement. Authorised by John Cherry, 43 Metroplex Ave, Murarrie 4172

 Brisbane, Queensland
goodstart.org.au
Joined November 2015
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Great story on @LeadStory today on the importance of inclusion support for chilkdren in eary learning. leadstory.com/v/calls-to-exp…

Calls to expand early learning Inclusion Support funding

Families and educators are calling for the Federal Government to expand early learning Inclusion Support funding, warning too many children with additional needs are missing out. Not-for-profit...

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A cast of Qld LNP & Liberals behind Childcare Choice & For Parents groups. Former Peter Dutton staffer Jen Fleming co-runs both & has appeared across media. Whilst working for Dutton, she was caught stealing a Qld Labor 2015 election sign. #auspol abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/c…

The network of Liberals behind two 'grassroots' childcare campaigns

The childcare groups say they are the voices for everyday parents. What they do not mention is that they are supported by a network of current and former Liberals.

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Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. A great article on how to fix it womensagenda.com.au/latest/m…

Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we...

Outdated family payments hurt working mums, but reform could improve fairness, support shared care, and boost workforce participation.

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Not sure funding ECEC like chronically underfunded public schools is the 'solution' . My local schools have dozens of temporary classrooms parked on their ovals and overworked staff. There are better ways to reform ECEC. @MattGrudnoff thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2…

The reform that could make our childcare system cheaper and safer

The only priority of childcare providers should be the children in their care. It's time to change the model to make children safer.

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Great article by @JMDixonVU and the National Federation of Women showing that investment in child care and aged care would boost workforce participation and mostly pay for itself. businessdailymedia.com/busin…

New modelling finds investing in childcare and aged care almost pays for itself

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Gorgeous weather for the Brookfield Show an iconic Brisbane event is a beautiful rural setting. Hard to believe we are 15km from the CBD.
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Todays CPI data shows that while inflation has risen around 14% over the past three years net child care costs are lower than they were three years ago. More children are in early learning and more of their mums are in the workforce. A triple win for Australia.
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This is the value of strong free trade with reliable partners like Australia — and mutual respect for our cultural treasures.    Looking forward to doing more to bring our nations even closer together, @AlboMP.
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Vegemite is back on the menu in Canada. Thanks to Prime Minister @markjcarney for working with Australia to make it happen. 🇦🇺🇨🇦
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Early Childhood Australia will host an online #FederalElection Forum on Tuesday 29 April, 7.00–8.30 pm AEST. Register to attend this online event: bit.ly/3RkHse8 #ElectionForum
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Fair Work has handed down its gender pay review and recommended 18-23% wage increases for early childhood educators phased in over 5 year. Will now hear from Cth & employers on how to fund it. fwc.gov.au/hearings-decision…
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Best tariff meme yet
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News @The_Nationals will support a $1b p.a. Australia Future Fund to end childcare deserts, improve healthcare access and fund more local roads. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/e…

Coalition pledges $20b regional fund for 'forgotten Australians'

The Coalition has promised to improve access to health care and child care in the regions, boost connectivity and improve roads with a $20 billion future fund.

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The @greens #Childcare policy restates their longstanding commitment to free childcare and a transition to a high quality #ECEC system, with a National ECEC Commission, more NFP services, a better paid workforce and more funding for inclusion. greens.org.au/portfolios/ear…

Early Childhood Education | The Australian Greens

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I stand with the penguins of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
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Listen pal you have a terrible bargaining position....but at least you wore a suit #TrumpTariffs
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The 15 hilarious and Coolest maps you've probably never seen before: 1. Bosnians: I wanna swim Croatia : No
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#CycloneAlfred's path across the Coral Sea wasn't exactly a direct route.
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If you watch one thing today make it this remarkable speech by an independent French senator. It captures the moment @ClaudeMalhuret
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French senator perfectly describes the Trump situation.
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Where are people spending more or less money in the 'cost of living crisis' last 5 years? Most Growth: Medical and Hospital, Motor vehicles (read utes), restaurants and take away meals. Least Growth: Tobacco, electricity, childcare and rent abs.gov.au/statistics/econom…

Annual weight update of the CPI and Living Cost Indexes, December 2024

This article details the 2025 weight update for the Consumer Price Index and Selected Living Cost Indexes

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The Parliament just passed the Three Day Guarantee bill removing a major barrier to accessing early learning faced by income families. Thank you to @JasonClareMP @Greens senator Hodgins-May and senators Tammy Tyrrell, David Pocock, Fatima Payman & Lidia Thorpe for their support.
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