Today's Protest In Australia

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In conclusion I have learned from today’s protest that we need to stand up for ourselves. We need to prioritize our jobs. Be out there and let the Government know that we are not taking any more. We always put the children first which is in our nature because we would not be in this profession only for the love of the children. This is a career that needs to be recognized like any other profession and therefore paid on par with others who have similar levels of qualifications. It is up to us to let our voices be heard, let the government know we are not going away. The louder we shout the more we will be heard. The turnout for today’s protest was disappointing. We need unite and volume at our protests. We should take a leaf out of Australia’s

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