THE PARENTS’ KEEN
(To the tune of “Row Row Row Your Boat”)
Jane Marshall kept everyone entertained with her fabulous songs,
with Lyndall Ryan giving her a hand.
THE CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS’ LAMENT
(To the tune of “Ten Green Bottles”)
Five child care professionals
walking out the door
Five child care professionals walking out the door
Can’t afford life’s essentials, any more
There were four child care professionals left on the floor.
Four child care professionals
walking out the door
Four child care professionals walking out the door
Deserve higher pay, can’t take it any more
There were three child care professionals left on the floor.
Three child care professionals
walking out the door
Three child care professionals walking out the door
Need better conditions, got to find something more
There were two child care professionals left on the floor.
Two child care professionals
walking out the door
Two child care professionals walking out the door
Need future direction so show me the door
There was one child care professional left on the floor.
One child care professional
walking out the door
One child care professional walking out the door
We’ve got to get recognition for us all
Then there’ll be no services for children anymore.
(To the tune of “Row Row Row Your Boat”)
Lots and lots of child care
professionals
Walking out the door
Time the government took some action
Before we lose some more.
Affordability, availability
That’s what families need
The child care profession is everyone’s
Responsibility.
Responsible, accountable
All in a professional’s day
Long hours, high standards
They all need higher pay.
High quality professionals
Watch them as they leave
Improved conditions are needed now
Recognise their expertise.
Don’t forget the importance of
The children of today
Reward professionals
support families
