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  • Goodstart ends public holiday charging: A win for the nation’s parents
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  • Elizabeth Vale receives RAP commendation
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  • Everyday inclusion at Leeton benefits everyone
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What's new

Proudly supporting the Great Australian Storybook Collection.

Making it fairer for families

Male educators bring their own style to Tuggerah

Play-based learning sets children up for life

No-bake apricot bites

Ravioli soup
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Expert advice
"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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Latest news
"Affordability & fees"

Making it fairer for families

Families who usually attend on a Wednesday were the first to benefit from Goodstart no longer charging families on public holidays – a decision tha...

Families who usually attend on a Wednesday were the first to benefit from Goodstart no longer charging families on public holidays – a decision tha... read more
"Affordability & fees"

Goodstart ends public holiday charging: A win for the nation’s parents

Goodstart Early Learning will no longer charge families on public holidays – ending a long-standing sector practice. Chief Executive Officer Jul...

Goodstart Early Learning will no longer charge families on public holidays – ending a long-standing sector practice. Chief Executive Officer Jul... read more
"Early learning", learning, School-readiness

Play-based learning sets children up for life

Play-based approach to learning is key to providing young children with the skills and development that will set them up for school life and beyond.

Play-based approach to learning is key to providing young children with the skills and development that will set them up for school life and beyond. read more
"Birth to five", "Guiding principles", Indigenous

Elizabeth Vale receives RAP commendation

The team from Goodstart's Elizabeth Vale centre are leading the way with their Reconciliation Action Plan.

The team from Goodstart's Elizabeth Vale centre are leading the way with their Reconciliation Action Plan. 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
"Additional needs", Community, "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Founding members", "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Five things you don’t know about Goodstart

Goodstart has been operating for seven years and is Australia’s largest provider of childcare, yet few people know our real story. Here’s five thin...

Goodstart has been operating for seven years and is Australia’s largest provider of childcare, yet few people know our real story. Here’s five thin... 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

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