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High quality early learning: what to look for
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How to choose an early learning centre
It’s completely understandable that young families can be a little anxious about making the right de...
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The long-lasting benefits of early learning
So what difference does early learning really make? Well, research shows all children benefit from e...
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Child development
Child development
Brain science proves the value of early learning
Startling facts on the importance of nurturing and developing a child’s brain in the first five year...
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Use our estimator to find out how much Child Care Subsidy you may be eligible for.
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Choosing the right childcare and early learning centre for your child can be a huge task. The very first step in your enrolment journey with Goodstart is finding your local centre and booking a tour. Your family will have the opportunity see the centre, meet our amazing team, and learn all about our quality approach to early learning. We're here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way! Search for your closest Goodstart centre below.
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Early Learning Fund
The Early Learning Fund helps improve access to quality early learning and care for eligible children and families by removing cost as a barrier and supporting their participation in early learning and care.
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Family Tax Benefit (Parts A & B) explained for 2024-25
Find out more about how much Family Tax Benefit you are entitled to receive from Centrelink each for...
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Early learning
Navigating separation anxiety: A guide to smooth transitions
Centre Director of Goodstart Kelso, Andrea Hayes shares her tips for managing separation anxiety in ...
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Early learning
The 3 Day Guarantee: A Transformative Step for Universal Access to Early Learning in Australia
From January 2026, most families will be able to qualify for 3 days of subsidised childcare per week
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Early learning
Why School Readiness Is Important For Your Kids
As a parent, you want to make sure your child is ready for the transition from preschool or kindy to...
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At Goodstart Early Learning, we welcome you to visit our early learning centres so you can meet our team and view the learning environment.
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Goodstart stories
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Leading from behind; supporting impact: A conversation with Myra Geddes
Hear from our General Manager, Social Impact – Goodstart
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Goodstart stories
Goodstart educators head to Singapore to discover global ‘next practice’ in early learning
Six of Goodstart’s most outstanding educators and teachers will travel to Singapore later this week ...
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Goodstart stories
From collapse to impact: the story of our foundation
Fifteen years ago, one of Australia’s largest corporate failures left early learning families in cri...
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Goodstart stories
Goodstart stories
Dr Charles E. Pascal – Visionary leader and Founding Chair of Goodstart’s Thought Leaders Group
As part of our 15-year journey, we’re recognising the extraordinary people who helped shape Goodstar...
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