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Supporting families and children during the Qld & NSW floods

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Expert advice
"Food & nutrition"

Making mealtimes fun

Some simple strategies can make mealtimes fun even for fussy eaters.

Some simple strategies can make mealtimes fun even for fussy eaters. read more
"Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness

Getting your child school-ready

There are several things you can do at home to support your child as they progress towards school.

There are several things you can do at home to support your child as they progress towards school. read more
Confidence, Friendship

Three steps to finding friendship

As adults, we often rely on our friends to help us through tough times. The lockdowns and quarantine periods of recent years have demonstrated the ...

As adults, we often rely on our friends to help us through tough times. The lockdowns and quarantine periods of recent years have demonstrated the ... read more
"Additional needs", "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Parenting

Talking to children about disability

Anyone with children will know that sinking feeling when their child points at someone in a wheelchair and asks in a loud voice: “mum, what’s wrong...

Anyone with children will know that sinking feeling when their child points at someone in a wheelchair and asks in a loud voice: “mum, what’s wrong... read more
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"Early learning"

Winter is coming – and Goodstart is ready!

As the colder months approach, Goodstart is preparing for the expected seasonal increase in illnesses.

As the colder months approach, Goodstart is preparing for the expected seasonal increase in illnesses. read more
"Additional needs"

Supporting differences in learning and development

We all know children learn and develop at different paces. But sometimes they need a little extra support to give them the best start in life.

We all know children learn and develop at different paces. But sometimes they need a little extra support to give them the best start in life. read more
"Early learning", subsidy

Higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS) introduced for families with siblings

On 7 March the government introduced higher subsidies for families who have two or more children aged under five in early learning and care, with t...

On 7 March the government introduced higher subsidies for families who have two or more children aged under five in early learning and care, with t... read more
"Affordability & fees"

Goodstart welcomes Commonwealth support to waive fees for flood affected families

Goodstart, Australia’s largest not for profit provider of early learning and care, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government that...

Goodstart, Australia’s largest not for profit provider of early learning and care, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government that... read more
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Ideas, recipes & activities
Activity, Creativity

How to make a time capsule with your children that tells the story of 2021

2021 has been another big year. At Goodstart it has reminded us what we’re for – never letting anything stop early learning! We’re for a warm hug f...

2021 has been another big year. At Goodstart it has reminded us what we’re for – never letting anything stop early learning! We’re for a warm hug f... read more
activities, Activity

Reflecting on 2020 with your Family

To help you reflect on 2020, we have provided some activities for you to do with your family and keep as a memory you can look back on.

To help you reflect on 2020, we have provided some activities for you to do with your family and keep as a memory you can look back on. read more
Activity

How to make a time capsule with your children that tells the story of 2020

In the future, your children may be telling their great-grandchildren about what it was like to live through the challenges of 2020. What better wa...

In the future, your children may be telling their great-grandchildren about what it was like to live through the challenges of 2020. What better wa... read more
"Fun Activities"

No cook gingerbread play dough

Simple play dough recipe that smells amazing!

Simple play dough recipe that smells amazing! 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 Subsidy 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
Confidence, Routine

Using routines to help children learn

Learning what is going to happen next, through established routines is key to babies’ and toddler’s security and emotional stability.

Learning what is going to happen next, through established routines is key to babies’ and toddler’s security and emotional stability. read more
Friendship, "Health & wellbeing", Relationships

Why teaching children empathy is more important than ever

A strong sense of empathy is beneficial not only in childhood but well into adult life as well.

A strong sense of empathy is beneficial not only in childhood but well into adult life as well. read more

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