In the blur of early parenthood, many parents don’t stop to think about how the roles they adopt at home – as the primary caregiver, or as the breadwinner – impact their careers and finances in the long-term. But they do. And when families can’t access affordable childcare, it’s generally women whose job security takes a hit. This fuels gender inequality on a national scale… contributing to the gender pay gap and the super gap. It also leaves real mums like Emma, whose story we hear in this episode, grappling with housing insecurity and an uncertain future.

Join our host Georgie Dent in our third and final full-length episode as we unpack the costs of the childcare crisis to gender equality and the economy Plus: experts share five key solutions that could help make childcare truly accessible and affordable for all – which would be transformative for our country, and especially women.
At What Cost is an FW podcast in partnership with The Parenthood, a not-for-profit with a mission to make Australia the best place in the world to be a parent and raise a child. Join 80,000 other parents and carers today
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development
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In the blur of early parenthood, many parents don&rsquo;t stop to think about how the roles they adopt at home &ndash; as the primary caregiver, or as the breadwinner &ndash; impact their careers and finances in the long-term. But they do. And when families can&rsquo;t access affordable childcare, it&rsquo;s generally women whose job security takes a hit. This fuels gender inequality on a national scale&hellip; contributing to the gender pay gap and the super gap. It also leaves real mums like Emma, whose story we hear in this episode, grappling with housing insecurity and an uncertain future.
Join our host Georgie Dent in our third and final full-length episode as we unpack the costs of the childcare crisis to gender equality and the economy Plus: experts share five key solutions that could help make childcare truly accessible and affordable for all &ndash; which would be transformative for our country, and especially women.
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"Never in my wildest dreams or nightmares did I think I would find myself in that circumstance." 

Australia is a great place to have kids… In most ways. But right now we’re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What’s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?

Join host Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child. 

"Never in my wildest dreams or nightmares did I think I would find myself in that circumstance."&nbsp;
Australia is a great place to have kids&hellip; In most ways. But right now we&rsquo;re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What&rsquo;s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?
Join host Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.&nbsp;

At What Cost? by Future Women

Australia is a great place to have kids… In most ways. But right now we’re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What’s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?

Join host and The Parenthood CEO Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.

At What Cost? is a collaboration between FW and our proud partner The Parenthood.

Australia is a great place to have kids&hellip; In most ways. But right now we&rsquo;re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What&rsquo;s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?
Join host and The Parenthood CEO Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.
At What Cost? is a collaboration between FW and our proud partner <a href="https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join_the_parenthood">The Parenthood.</a>

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