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South-west parents sign up for childcare before birth
Families are putting newborns on childcare waiting lists while still pregnant, with one parent waiting 2.5 years for a spot.
Why it mattersLong childcare waits force parents to delay work or leave the region, affecting family income and regional workforce stability.
AustraliaWarrnambool and south-west Victoria are facing acute childcare shortages that push working parents out of the region and limit their job options.
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