Finding the balance between work and family is a challenge for many families in our Canberra community.
Under the Howard Government families have been forced to struggle along on their own. They have been left to bear the cost of care and education of their children, the care of their ageing parents, and their own health without any federal support.
A Federal Labor Government is committed to providing comprehensive support for working families that will help them to find the right balance between work and family commitments.
A Labor Government’s plan for getting the balance between work and family right includes:
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Ensuring economic security for working families through improved working conditions and job security for casual workers. |
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Financial support for new mothers through the Baby Care payment, with payments being made in instalments to support working families when they need it most. |
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Improved access to affordable child care in our community and better conditions for childcare workers. |
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Ensuring quality and affordable education and health care services for working families in our community by restoring bulk billing and Medicare and by providing equitable schools funding based on need. |
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Introducing a national reading program to encourage parents to read to their children and to support parents in the early stages of their children’s development. |
Labor’s Federal work and family support policies will build on commitments made in the ACT’s Stanhope Labor government’s work and family policy.
ACT Labor has delivered substantial reforms in the public and private sectors on the work and family imbalance. ACT Labor secured the landmark 14 week paid maternity leave benefit for public sector employees, along with a raft of other improved conditions. In the private sector, Labor has also expanded work and family policies.
Together, Federal and ACT Labor Government’s will work to promote supportive and family friendly workplaces. Labor Government’s will also ensure that the essential community infrastructure needed to achieve this balance is put in place.
Join Senator Kate Lundy this Saturday 18th September, 10am to 11.30am, Gungahlin Marketplace to discuss Labor’s approach to work and family.
Contact: Adina Cirson – (02) 6277 3334 or 0418 488 295
