We recognise that our population is growing and that a child’s first 1000 days sets their path for life.

— A strong focus on co-locating childcare with health and allied services

— Urgent responses to meet demand in our outer communities like Whittlesea, where 60 babies are born each week

— A plan for affordable, quality childcare options in the Northern Metropolitan area

— Foster easily accessible early parenting support services – 80% of parents have difficulties adjusting to parenting, but only 30% seek help

— Public funding of pre-school for 3-4 year olds