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  • Get ready for the return of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS): Three key things you need to know!
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  • 5 things you need to do before CCS returns!
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  • Educator relationships the key to children’s success
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Social inclusion at Goodstart Banksia Grove

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"Birth to five", "Expert advice", Imagination

The benefits of encouraging enquiring minds

Encouraging your children to be curious and take an interest in the world around them is one of the best things you can do to create imaginative, e...

Encouraging your children to be curious and take an interest in the world around them is one of the best things you can do to create imaginative, e... read more
"Early learning", "Expert advice", "Guiding principles", "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Quality, evidence-based teaching essential

Australia’s early years teachers need more support to ensure they do the best work possible, according to a leading UK education expert.

Australia’s early years teachers need more support to ensure they do the best work possible, according to a leading UK education expert. read more
"Additional needs", "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Parenting

How to talk to children about disability

To recognise International Day of People with Disabilities, Goodstart's national lead social inclusion Penny Markham shares some tips on talkin...

To recognise International Day of People with Disabilities, Goodstart's national lead social inclusion Penny Markham shares some tips on talkin... read more
Literacy

Fun, every day opportunities promote literacy

Parents play an important role in helping children develop their literacy skills, and the good news is, there are endless opportunities to support ...

Parents play an important role in helping children develop their literacy skills, and the good news is, there are endless opportunities to support ... read more
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"Affordability & fees"

Get ready for the return of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS): Three key things you need to know!

From July 13, the Child Care Subsidy system will be back, along with new transitions measures to support both families and centres.

From July 13, the Child Care Subsidy system will be back, along with new transitions measures to support both families and centres. read more
ACCS, covid-19, "Early learning", Policy

5 things you need to do before CCS returns!

As we move closer to the end of the Government’s ‘free childcare’ package, here are some of the important things you’ll need to do ahead of the ch...

As we move closer to the end of the Government’s ‘free childcare’ package, here are some of the important things you’ll need to do ahead of the ch... read more
Relationships

Educator relationships the key to children’s success

Key educators provide deep connections, a sense of security, stronger relationships and better early learning outcomes for children and families.

Key educators provide deep connections, a sense of security, stronger relationships and better early learning outcomes for children and families. read more
19, ACCS, "Affordability & fees", care, Child, coronavirus, COVID, covid-19, "Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Parenting, Resources, "Social Inclusion", Vulnerable

Financial support when it's needed most

If you are experiencing financial hardship you may be eligible for additional subsidy support.

If you are experiencing financial hardship you may be eligible for additional subsidy support. read more
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Ideas, recipes & activities
"Food & nutrition", "Health & wellbeing"

No-bake apricot bites

Melissa Howley, administration assistant at Goodstart Murarrie, says children love these apricot bites, created by the centre cook Vanessa Uscategu...

Melissa Howley, administration assistant at Goodstart Murarrie, says children love these apricot bites, created by the centre cook Vanessa Uscategu... read more
"Food & nutrition", "Health & wellbeing"

Ravioli soup

Cool winter days lend themselves to hearty soups and tasty slow-cooked meals. This ravioli soup was created by Goodstart Cameron Park cook Charmain...

Cool winter days lend themselves to hearty soups and tasty slow-cooked meals. This ravioli soup was created by Goodstart Cameron Park cook Charmain... read more
"Food & nutrition", "Health & wellbeing"

Mini quiche

The cook at Goodstart Bakewell Kyle Makepeace makes these mini quiches which are a centre favourite.

The cook at Goodstart Bakewell Kyle Makepeace makes these mini quiches which are a centre favourite. read more
"Food & nutrition", "Health & wellbeing"

Mexican chicken

Sharon Field, the cook at Goodstart Madeley, shares her delicious recipe for Mexican chicken. Add sour cream, cheese and corn chips for an extra sp...

Sharon Field, the cook at Goodstart Madeley, shares her delicious recipe for Mexican chicken. Add sour cream, cheese and corn chips for an extra sp... read more
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"Birth to five", Creativity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Exploring, "Fun Activities", Imagination, Research, School-readiness, Science, Speech

Exploring the benefits of sensory play

Providing opportunities for sensory play can help children with language, motor skills, and problem solving.

Providing opportunities for sensory play can help children with language, motor skills, and problem solving. read more
"Affordability & fees"

Child Care estimator to guide you on fees

Wondering what the Child Care Package means for your family? Try our simple subsidy estimator to see how much subsidy you could expect to receive.

Wondering what the Child Care Package means for your family? Try our simple subsidy estimator to see how much subsidy you could expect to receive. read more
"Affordability & fees"

How to (simply) calculate the Child Care Subsidy

To give you an idea of how the Child Care Subsidy may impact your family, take a look at some case studies on different family scenarios.

To give you an idea of how the Child Care Subsidy may impact your family, take a look at some case studies on different family scenarios. read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees"

What you need to know about the Child Care Subsidy activity test

The number of hours of subsidised care you’ll be entitled to will be based on your level of recognised activity.

The number of hours of subsidised care you’ll be entitled to will be based on your level of recognised activity. read more

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