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    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
    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
    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 ABC 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
    2011 Goodstart Annual Report
    2011-2014 Goodstart Strategic Plan