30/10/2025
It’s been a while since I’ve shared something like this, but I can’t stay quiet after seeing the Four Corners exposé on childcare and the links to child sexual abuse.
The stories are horrific and heartbreaking.
There’s no doubt something needs to change — and that change starts with the government finally listening to the thousands of educators, directors, and professionals who have been calling for higher standards for years.
In the report, someone expressed disgust that one educator might be left with 4–5 babies.
But please know — this isn’t just a “private centre issue.”
Those ratios are set by our governing bodies — currently 1:4 or 1:5 for under-threes, and 1:11 for preschoolers.
Every educator on the floor knows these ratios don’t always meet children’s needs. Many centres go above and beyond — adding extra staff where they can, even though our sector is in a serious staffing crisis.
As an educator, teacher, and advocate for child safety, I want families to know:
💛 Most educators are fighting every single day to protect your children.
💛 We care deeply about their safety, happiness, and wellbeing.
💛 When you go to work, the piece of your heart you leave with us is safe, supported, and loved.
Please stay informed, ask questions, and support your educators — they’re the heart of this system, doing their best to keep your children safe in a sector that desperately needs change.
