Share Your Story:
The Real Impact of Childcare Access in Our Community

Behind every statistic is a real family, a parent trying to get to work, a child missing out on early learning, or a business struggling to find staff. We want to bring these stories to light.

If you’ve experienced the challenges of finding childcare, whether it’s long waitlists, travel distance, affordability, or simply not having options at all, we want to hear from you. You can share your story anonymously or include your details if you’d like us to stay in touch, whatever feels right for you.

By sharing your story, you’ll help us paint a clearer picture of what families and communities are facing and strengthen our advocacy for real, local solutions. Every experience shared helps drive change for a more accessible, flexible childcare system that truly works for regional families.

What is your postcode?

How many children do you have, and what are their ages?

What challenges have you faced in trying to access childcare? Example; Waitlists are too long. My child has additional needs. I need more flexible options for my shift work.

Has the limited access to childcare affected your family’s wellbeing? Example; We’re exhausted trying to juggle everything. Our finances are under pressure. It’s taken a toll on my mental health. We’ve had to delay important life plans.

Has the lack of accessible childcare limited your ability to work or study? If so, how? Example; I can only work two days instead of full-time. I reduced my hours to match childcare availability. I left my job because I couldn’t secure care.

In what ways do you think being unable to return to work has impacts more than just your family, for example, your employer, your industry, or your community? Example; Fewer families can spend money locally. I'm a frontline worker and cant return to work.

If available, would you be comfortable speaking with the media or news outlets about your experiences with a lack of access to childcare?

Yes

Other

If you answered yes to the above, please provide your provide your contact details, first and last name, preferred phone number and email address.

Do you give permission for us to share your story on our social media accounts? Please note: we will not publish your name if you choose to share you story.

Yes

Other

Is there anything else you would like to share which you feel is important for us know?

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The Real Impact of Childcare Access in Our Community

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