Brad Chilcott

AM, father, social change advocacy and communications specialist, Founder and Board director @welcomingaus, SA Qld and Dads Alliances convenor @thrivebyfiveAU

[Jay Weatherill @JayWeatherill]

Join Australia’s leading voices on democracy reform at the national conference:
‘Citizen Assemblies - Policy without Politics’ 
Saturday 14 June 2025 | 📍 Woodville THall, SA.
Featuring Simon Birmingham, Nicholas Gruen
See https://t.co/wYVjJFmtep for details and registration

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

There has been an exponential and dangerous rise in the number of political leaders using the word “democracy” as a synonym for “oligarchy”.

[SSI @SSI_tweets]

"When barriers are removed, when people are allowed and able to fully contribute, then organisations stand to benefit significantly."

@LisaAnnese from @DivCouncilAus highlighted that skills shortages are affecting industries and employers nationwide. #ActivateAustraliasSkills

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

An early years plan is a community safety plan. An early years plan is a crime prevention plan. An early years plan is an economic development plan. An early years plan is a cost of living plan.

@ThriveByFiveAu

[7NEWS Townsville @7NewsTownsville]

New data shows Townsville's childcare availability is one of the worst in Queensland. Some childhood education advocates are concerned that children not having the correct start in life can lead to future problems. https://t.co/Nvi91D1FDF @Imogen_Brooks_ #7NEWS

[The Parenthood @the_parenthood]

Take our poll now: https://t.co/WDXbgghrj9

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

Congratulations to my amazing comrade @vanbadham and @indivisible_cities for an incredible opening night of “the questions” at @statetheatresa - get tickets now for a night of laughter, song, pandemic memories and brilliant performances by an excellent cast.

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

So excited to be here with you! All the love.

[Nat Cook MP @NatCookMP]

Attended the Multicultural Power Cup at Alberton yesterday.

A cracking winning guernsey design by Maha from Golden Grove.

[Usman Khawaja @Uz_Khawaja]

"It will included Muslim candidates from Western Sydney, it will be a disaster". As a Muslim who grew up in Western Sydney I find this comment from someone who is running for PM an absolute disgrace. Bigotry at its finest. Fueling Islamophobia from the very top.

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

Truly significant reform that will change the trajectory of children’s lives. All members of the Alliance are looking forward to working with the Office of Early Childhood Development as these reforms are implemented.

@ThriveByFiveAu

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

Dropped by Parliament House to say thanks and congratulations to Minister @BBoyerMP - on behalf of the SA Thrive By Five Alliance - Government’s huge commitment to early childhood development and universal access to three year old pre-school.

[The Parenthood @the_parenthood]

"We congratulate the SA Government and @PMalinauskasMP for their leadership and for taking necessary steps to make quality early childhood education more accessible and affordable for all families and children across the state," @georgiedent says in our media release 👇👇👇

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

And more excellent news in SA!!

Great work @PMalinauskasMP and @BBoyerMP

The SA @ThriveByFiveAu Alliance looks forward to working with you on the implementation of this vision for every child in SA to get the support they need to thrive.

[9News Adelaide @9NewsAdel]

South Australian families will be able to access preschool for three year olds from 2026, with the state government investing $715 million over the next five years.

Under the program, parents will be able to access 30 hours of preschool care a week for three and four-year-old kids at risk of developmental vulnerability. #9News

[AEU @AEUfederal]

Great news out of the SA today with the State Government investing $715 million into early education.

The investment over five years includes $339.7 million for rollout of three-year-old preschool, an initiative the AEU advocated for. #auspol #saparli

https://t.co/rtG2NHtWDq

[The Parenthood @the_parenthood]

Join us on June 4th for an essential discussion on creating family-friendly workplaces!
Our expert panel, including @georgiedent, Geoff Lloyd, and @LisaAnnese, will dive into the findings of the National Working Families Survey.
Book your free ticket: https://t.co/Y4btRskC3r

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

Great stuff @ThriveByFiveAu

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

Hundreds of support workers are set to be deployed to Queensland schools to ease pressure on early childhood educators. It's part of a half a billion dollar spend aimed at helping struggling families and improving children's health. https://t.co/xMy3voPfft @LiamBland_ #7NEWS

[The Parenthood @the_parenthood]

We couldn't agree more with @bradchilcott!
Great work by @ThriveByFiveAu's QLD Alliance and thank you @StevenJMiles, @DiFarmerMP and @ShannonFentiman.

[Brad Chilcott @bradchilcott]

Great work by the 30+ orgs of the Qld @ThriveByFiveAu Alliance towards this massive announcement - https://t.co/z8h8kItb6t

And thanks Premier @StevenJMiles Min @DiFarmerMP and Min @ShannonFentiman for this package that will change the life trajectories of so many children in Qld

[Dr Zelinda Sherlock (PhD) @ZelSherlock]

Let’s have an open&civil discussion shall we? Tell me a little about your background& when/why haven’t U OR have U received racism.
#politas #auspol #racism @Craig_Foster @bradchilcott @EllaHaddadMP @GutweinP @cathywilcox1 @TracyWesterman @EmergencyBK @JoPalmer @jeremyrockliff

[Michele O'Neil @MicheleONeilAU]

It’s public education day. Fully funded public education, accessible to every child is the foundation of a fair and equal country. Huge thank you to all the amazing teachers and support staff who make a difference every day @AEUfederal  @PublicSchoolsAU #ForEveryChild