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    Goodstart is committed to being an open and transparent organisation. We welcome inquiries from the media and the public, and will do our best to put you in touch with experts and spokespeople where required.

    Our centres are often featured in the news courtesy of the great early learning experiences they offer children. Here are a few stories about our centres.
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    Press releases

    20 March 2013
    Wage rise welcome but more needs to be done
    The Government’s announcement of an additional wage subsidy for early childhood educators is good for Australia’s children but more investment in early education and care is needed to ensure affordability for Australia’s families, according to Goodstart Early Learning CEO Julia Davison.


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    21 February 2013
    Goodstart weighs into child care debate
    Australia's largest early learning and care provider today weighed into the child care debate saying if we want the best possible outcomes for children then Australia needs to invest more in the early years.

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    16 January 2013
    South Australia lags behind in early childhood stakes
    Some of Australia’s leading early education and care experts today waded into the debate saying it was critical for South Australia to continue to implement the national quality reforms or risk falling even further behind the other states. Godstart Early Learning CEO Julia Davison said higher staff‐to‐child ratios were a critical component of ensuring hgh quality early learning and one area where South Australia needs to significantly improve.

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    22 May 2012
    Goodstart Linden Park to receive 200th Start Right Eat Right award. The South Australian Minister for Health and Ageing, John Hill, will present the Start Right Eat Right (SRER), award, which recognises childcare centres that are leading the way in providing children with the best possible nutrition.
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    1 May 2012

    Goodstart welcomes early years services expert Naomi Eisenstadt to Australia. Leading early years expert Naomi Eisenstadt CB has begun her two-week visit to Australia, hosted by the country’s largest long day care provider, Goodstart Early Learning.
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    16 April 2012
    International childhood advocate Professor Carla Rinaldi begins residency. It was a full house at Professor Carla Rinaldi's lecture on Tuesday 27 March, as the renowned childhood learning professor was welcomed to Australia...
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    15 November 2011

    Realities of childcare ease guilt for Australian parents. Goodstart Early Learning launches nationally with commitment to champion early years. Australian parents are unnecessarily dealing with feelings of negativity and guilt when it comes to placing their child in childcare, research commissioned by Goodstart Early Learning found today...
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    Goodstart in the news
      Date Article / Bulletin title Synopsis
      13/06/2012 "PM here to focus on little things"

    The Prime Minister paid a visit to Goodstart Bankstown on 13 June, where childcare affordability and quality of care was discussed with local member, Daryl Melham and parents.

      12/06/2012 "Centre embraces new name" About 60 children at Goodstart Darch held a “bye-bye bear teddy bears’ picnic” to celebrate the change from ABC to Goodstart. Read on for more.
      31/05/2012 "Cookie Monster drops into daycare" The two-year-olds at Goodstart Albany received a visit from Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster as the group tour Australia.
      29/05/2012 "Heritage walk takes in landmarks" Goodstart Sunbury held a community heritage walk on Saturday, 9 June where the centre’s families explored the town’s historical landmarks
      24/05/2012 "Milestone child for nutrition" The SA Minister for Health and Ageing, John Hill, presented our Linden Park centre as the 200th childcare centre in SA to receive the Start Right Eat Right award on Thursday, 24 May. Read more here.
      15/11/2011 "ABC Learning rebranded as Goodstart Early Learning" On Tuesday, 15 November, the new Goodstart Early Learning brand was officially launched at the Indooroopilly centre in Brisbane. The centre had only recently reopened after being badly damaged in the January 2011 floods. See ABC news’ coverage of the launch: http://youtu.be/Yh1h_dcFECA
      28/10/2011 "Don't worry, it's as easy as un, deux, trois", Herald Sun Children at ABC Brighton Junction are taking part in French lessons from as young as 18 months old. The children love the lessons and have learned extremely quickly!
      6/10/2011 "Centre teaches kids about vegies", Fraser Coast Chronicle At the Hervey Bay ABC Learning Centre children will learn all about growing their own vegetables and the significance of being sustainable when playing host a visit from Bunnings Warehouse. Staff will assist children to plant their own herbs and vegetables, encouraging healthy and sustainable practices.
      4/10/2011 "Simple as ABC" Surf Coast Times, and Bellarine Times The Torquay ABC Learning Centre is amongst 175 across Victoria that are leading the way in UV protection, with 100 per cent of ABC Learning Centres in the state becoming fully registered members of the SunSmart program. This means all centres in Victoria have a policy in place to ensure children and staff have a healthy UV exposure balance.
      28/9/2011 Little Linguists: AlphaTykes Headstart program at ABC Kenmore North Channel 10 evening news in Brisbane ran a story on the AlphaTykes language programs offered to children at ABC Kenmore North. See for yourself how these ‘little linguists’ are thriving with the help of language lessons! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUvp77e5_MY
      10/6/2011 "First birthday party", Wangaratta Chronicle First birthday celebrations for GoodStart were held at Goodstart Early Learning centres in Wangaratta. The article includes photos of the children making cake, and blowing out candles.
      10/6/2011 "GoodStart to a first year", Irrigator (Leeton, NSW) ABC Leeton North celebrated GoodStart’s first birthday with the children dressing up, playing party games, and eating birthday cake!
    Publications
    2012 Goodstart Annual Report
    2011 Goodstart Annual Report
    2011-2014 Goodstart Strategic Plan