Lauren Coates

Lauren Coates is a dedicated nurse working in the neonatal intensive care unit of an inner-city hospital in Sydney. She is a mother of three, including four-month-old twins Luna and Ettie, and lives in Drummoyne with her family. Coates has expressed concerns about the financial pressures faced by young parents, particularly regarding housing costs and the challenges of raising children in a two-bedroom apartment. As a member of the Australian Multiple Births Association, she advocates for increased parental leave and support services for families with multiples, emphasizing the need for greater assistance to help alleviate the overwhelming pressures of parenthood.