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Apr 2024
19m 37s

How ‘childcare deserts’ are holding Aust...

The Guardian
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More than 9 million Australians live in areas with limited or no childcare services, and the problem is only exacerbated in regional and remote areas – forcing many mothers to take a break from their careers. Guardian Australia columnist Gabrielle Chan tells Nour Haydar about her experience as a working mother in a regional area, her frustration at a lack of ... Show More
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