Parents are withdrawing their children from education and care in droves. But once families pull out, the government subsidies that fund wages and rent for childcare centres go, which forces our education and care centres to close their doors eventually. Parents and staff are anxious about their children, their own health and passing the virus on to their families. We hope they are all safe.”Unlike schools, childcare services are not actually government funded. • Lisa Bryant is an advocate for education and care in Australia and a consultant to education and care services

Source: The Guardian March 30, 2020 02:34 UTC