Regional Childcare Desert Advocacy Project

What We’re Calling For:

Equitable childcare access for all families
Every child deserves a strong start in life, regardless of where they live. In the Grey electorate, families face significant barriers to accessing quality childcare, leaving many children without essential early learning opportunities. By advocating for equitable childcare services, we aim to ensure that all families have the support they need to thrive and children have more oppotunities to learn, grow, and develop in safe and nurturing environments close to home.

State and Federal Government collaboration to fund regional childcare initiatives
Tackling the childcare crisis in regional areas requires ...

What We’re Calling For:

Equitable childcare access for all families
Every child deserves a strong start in life, regardless of where they live. In the Grey electorate, families face significant barriers to accessing quality childcare, leaving many children without essential early learning opportunities. By advocating for equitable childcare services, we aim to ensure that all families have the support they need to thrive and children have more oppotunities to learn, grow, and develop in safe and nurturing environments close to home.

State and Federal Government collaboration to fund regional childcare initiatives
Tackling the childcare crisis in regional areas requires a united approach. Collaboration between State and Federal Governments is essential to develop sustainable funding models and innovative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by regional communities, enabling families and workers to contribute to their communities and the economy without unnecessary strain.

Revisions to Family Day Care rules in regional areas
Family Day Care offers a flexible and accessible childcare option for many families, especially in regional areas where larger centres may not be feasible. However, current regulations often limit its availability and effectiveness. Revising these rules can open new opportunities for qualified carers to support families in their local communities, create jobs, and provide much-needed relief for working parents.

RCDAP is an initiative of 23 councils, including:

Barunga West Council
City of Port Lincoln
District Council of Streaky Bay
District Council of the Copper Coast
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
District Council of Tumby Bay
Corporation of the City of Whyalla
Flinders Ranges Council
District Council of Ceduna
District Council of Elliston
Northern Areas Council
Port Augusta City Council
District Council of Franklin Harbour
Port Pirie Regional Council
District Council of Kimba
Regional Council of Goyder
District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
Wakefield Regional Council
District Council of Mount Remarkable
Wudinna District Council
District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
Yorke Peninsula Council
District Council of Peterborough

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Help Advocate for More Childcare in Grey

In the federal electorate of Grey, families face the worst childcare access in the country. This impacts children’s development, workforce participation, and the region’s economic growth.

Together, we can ensure every family has access to essential childcare services, regardless of postcode.

Send an email to community leaders and decision-makers today and advocate for better childcare in the north and west of SA.

Your email will be sent to:

Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education Dr Anne Aly MP;
Current Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP;
Liberal candidate for Grey Tom Venning;
Independent candidate for Grey Anita Kuss;
State Minister for Education Hon. Blair Boyer MP;
Office for Early Childhood Development CEO Kim Little.
Your data will also be shared with RCDAP and the Parenthood and will only be used for the purposes of the campaign.

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Dear decision-makers,

I live in the town of ……………… and I’m writing to let you know about the lack of childcare options in my community.

In recent months, my council has joined with 22 other councils to form the Regional Childcare Desert Advocacy Project.

This initiative is highlighting that those of us who live in the federal electorate of Grey, also live in Australia’s worst childcare desert.

So many parents in our communities are left out in the cold, unable to work – or travelling long distances – because of a lack of childcare options.

Now, we are asking Governments to invest more in childcare services, and help parents be part of our thriving regional economies.

We are calling for more funding for the SA Rural Care Program and a change to Family Day Care rules to increase the number of educators and children that can be part of a Family Day Care Centre.

Federally, we want to make sure any actions to improve childcare in regional areas are accessible to, and will benefit, communities in South Australia.

We encourage you to look out for the personal stories we are sharing through our social media campaign, that will provide examples of the daily battles and challenges families go through trying to work and look after children.

It’s time to fix this problem. Please help us bring regional families in from the cold.

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