Hidden School Holiday Crisis Putting Working Families Under Pressure | 10 News+

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For many working parents, the school holiday calendar creates an impossible juggling act: 12 weeks of holidays but just four weeks of annual leave. As families struggle with childcare costs, experts warn that the pressure is not just hitting household budgets; it’s affecting the wider economy. Childcare policy expert Dr Laura Ferracioli explains why expanding government support could help families and businesses across Australia. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10NewsPlus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10newsplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10newsplus/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/tennewsplus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tWZ6sIJTQ2WHgYdjgaAA7?si=cb30d7fd3d3541fa 10 News+ airs at 6pm on Monday to Friday and at 6:30pm on Sunday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news/ or https://youtube.com/live/gY7PduTxi-M?feature=share 10 News+ is based in Australia and is a division of Paramo