"Early learning is a highly effective intervention to change the life trajectory of disadvantaged children."

Michael Traill AM

"Our Purpose is to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life."

Julia Davison, CEO

"While there is so much more that we can and will do to support children and families through early learning, the progress achieved in just a few years by our wonderful frontline educators and the professional team who underpin them is exceptional."

Greg Hutchinson AM

"Goodstart is a fantastic platform to work with the most disadvantaged in the community and has established a strong voice for children in the national policy discussion."

Rob Koczkar

"Goodstart’s challenge is to ensure children in Australia have quality early learning available to them, regardless of family income or geography."

Wendy McCarthy AO

"The importance of the first years of a child's life cannot be overstated. A critical role for Goodstart, drawing on the experience of its large network of services, is to build evidence and provide advice to government about policy reform."

Lynne Wannan AM

"Goodstart is passionate about providing all children, from birth, with the best opportunities to develop into wonderful people."

Lynelle Briggs AO

"Goodstart’s strong commitment to deliver high quality early learning and ensuring positive outcomes for all children in partnership with their families is evident in all we do."

June McLoughlin