Two Wollongong parents conducted their own survey and found extensive childcare waitlists and limited spots impacting families' finances and careers.The commission's final report is due on July 1 with the federal government expected to release it later this year.
"I called one centre, and it had a waitlist of 800. I spoke to another centre and they said it was a waitlist in the four digits but they wouldn't give me any more details than that," she said.Eventually she was able to find a place, but when she had her second child she encountered similar troubles and was beginning to see the impact the challenge was having on her career.
"The process of doing the survey just demonstrated beyond the anecdotes that there is a serious problem," Ms Jackson said.
"If there were government incentives to build childcare attached to businesses, that would be ideal. It is really important that businesses step up to a gap at the moment," Dr Finlay said.Childcare provider chief executive Kim Bertino said she had seen recent improvements in the sector, including federal government investment in scholarships, fee-free VET qualifications, and support for professional development.
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