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The The Australian Business Journal has highlighted 10 tech innovators shaping digital breakthroughs in 2026, and it’s a brilliant snapshot of how fast our sector is evolving. What stood out? Every innovation is solving a real, everyday problem from smarter digital gifting to tools that make life simpler for families. That’s exactly the space Care for Kids has been committed to for more than two decades: building technology that helps make childcare decisions simpler and more transparent for parents. If you’re curious about where Australian tech is heading next, it’s well worth a read: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gj_yad3W

This week in The Australian Financial Review, our CEO Ash Sachdev shares his perspective on sleep as a leadership advantage - and it’s a powerful reminder that great sleep isn’t just an executive hack. It’s a human one. Because whether you’re running a company or running after a toddler, the truth is the same; you simply can’t perform at your best when you’re exhausted. Parents know this better than anyone. The 3am wake‑ups. The mental load. The constant switching between roles. It’s the same cognitive strain executives talk about, except parents field their “urgent requests” from small humans who don’t book meetings, they just appear. Ash makes an important point; sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation for good decisions, emotional regulation, resilience, and clarity - at work and at home. And that’s exactly why the work we do at Care for Kids matters so much to us. While we can’t fix the 3am wake‑ups (and with 83% of parents of under‑fives feeling sleep‑deprived each week, there are a lot of them), we can make the search for the right childcare easier, clearer, and far less stressful. Because when families can access trusted, high‑quality childcare, parents get the breathing room they need to show up fully - as leaders, colleagues, partners, and humans. Better sleep isn’t just good for executives. It’s good for parents. It’s good for workplaces. It’s good for Australia. You can read the full AFR piece here: https://lnkd.in/gB7PhUwj

This week our CEO, Ash Sachdev, joined AMIGA Montessori and Mana to discuss how services are strengthening occupancy and quality heading into 2026. The discussion covered: 🌱 Educator wellbeing: why caring for the carers is essential for long‑term quality. 🤖 AI in ECE: reimagining what’s possible when technology supports, not replaces, human connection. 📈 Market pulse: how providers can adapt to shifting demand and policy changes. Ash also shared the macro trends our team is seeing across the sector around occupancy and what top‑performing services are doing differently to stay ahead. 👉 Catch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gbqeiRjF

We’re working hard to be the best possible resource for parents navigating the big decision of childcare - but we can’t do it without you. We want to hear from the real experts: mums and dads of little ones who are living this decision every day. Tell us what matters most to you, so we can shape our platform in ways that truly support your needs. 💬 Take our quick survey and go into the draw to WIN a $300 VISA gift card 👉 https://lnkd.in/gewKwjZc Survey closes Monday 10 November - it only takes a few minutes Thanks for being part of the journey - your voice truly helps us support Aussie families better.

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with the team at Mortgage Choice to support families to make confident financial decisions. Just as Care for Kids helps families navigate the world of childcare, Mortgage Choice simplifies the equally complex journey of finding the right home loan. We know that starting or growing a family brings up some big financial questions, and together, we want to help provide the answers. We've collaborated on a content series designed to support parents through these significant life stages and tackle common but tricky topics such as "can you even get a home loan when you're on parental leave?"

We had the pleasure of attending the CBRE Healthcare and Social Infrastructure event on Tuesday, where industry leaders came together to explore the economic climate and evolving landscape of healthcare and social infrastructure in Australia. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and hear from some experts in their respective fields, including Mark Bouris AM and Claire Thurwood from Ramsay Health Care. Their perspectives on the future of investment, healthcare delivery, and innovation were incredibly valuable. One key takeaway was the growing trend of dual workforce participation and how it is set to shape the way we think about service models, along with how this plays a role in the childcare sector. 👏 A big thank you to CBRE in particular Edwina Blake and to our partners who joined us on the day; Choklits Child Care, Little Lane Early Learning Centre, Story House Early Learning, and Woodlands Childcare and Education. Marcello Caspani-Muto Jimmy Tat Sandro Peluso Jarrod Frazer Ash Sachdev Grace Hurley Ellie Heaney Tegan Hill Macy Rogerson

💜 Bravehearts, Australia's leading child protection advocacy organisation, has teamed up with Care for Kids to better understand how parents and carers engage with child safety education via a national survey to explore: ✅ Parental awareness of child safety issues ✅ Confidence in having protective conversations ✅ Access to safety education and resources Your voice matters! Help us reach 1,000 responses to shape future programs and advocacy efforts. 🗣️ 📋 Take the survey today: https://lnkd.in/ghwu5M8s ⏳ Closes: Sunday, 31 August 2025 Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/gDPPD227

Our Head of Partnerships & Growth, Grace Hurley was featured in The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader, highlighting how online reviews are transforming the way families choose childcare. We know that finding the right ECEC service is one of the biggest decisions parents make. That’s why we’re all about empowering families with real reviews, trusted insights, and tools to make informed choices. Check out the article to see how Care for Kids is helping parents and services connect in meaningful ways. >>> https://lnkd.in/gYz3CwRQ

Care for Kids has teamed up with The Dads and The Docs podcast for a special episode all about navigating childcare as a parent. Join Gogglebox favourites Adam Densten and Matt Fahd as they share personal stories, expert advice, and practical tips to help parents tackle the whirlwind of early parenthood. This episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! The latest episode is out today, wherever you get your podcasts >>> https://lnkd.in/g9r-itUM