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80% of Aussie Moms Reduce Work Amid Stress Crisis

2/21/2025

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A recent survey by The LittleOak Company uncovers a striking reality: more than 80% of Australian mothers are cutting back on work hours or quitting their jobs to manage the overwhelming demands of motherhood. With 70% experiencing weekly stress, the call for affordable childcare, improved parental leave, and flexible work options echoes loudly, inspired by successful models in Sweden and Denmark.

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Story summary

A recent survey by The LittleOak Company uncovers a striking reality: more than 80% of Australian mothers are cutting back on work hours or quitting their jobs to manage the overwhelming demands of motherhood. With 70% experiencing weekly stress, the call for affordable childcare, improved parental leave, and flexible work options echoes loudly, inspired by successful models in Sweden and Denmark.