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  • Open letter to the Prime Minister - ensuring every child can thrive
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  • Goodstart welcomes Government support for families and centres
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  • What Stage 4 restrictions mean in Victoria
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Cheaper access to early learning will deliver ‘double dividend...

Goodies National Award Winners 2019

Social inclusion at Goodstart Banksia Grove

National Goodies Award winners for Family Choice - Goodstart...

Goodstart Early Learning’s approach to the Coronavirus Issue –...

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care, "Early learning"

How to choose an early learning centre

It’s completely understandable that young families can be a little anxious about making the right decision as to where to send their little ones.

It’s completely understandable that young families can be a little anxious about making the right decision as to where to send their little ones. read more
"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
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ACCS, Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Policy

Open letter to the Prime Minister - ensuring every child can thrive

Goodstart along with 19 other community groups have penned an open letter to the PM calling for the Government to consider the lives of those doing...

Goodstart along with 19 other community groups have penned an open letter to the PM calling for the Government to consider the lives of those doing... read more

Cheaper access to early learning will deliver ‘double dividend’ for economy and families

There are growing calls to reform child care funding to make it more affordable in Australia. If affordability is not addressed, it could be acting...

There are growing calls to reform child care funding to make it more affordable in Australia. If affordability is not addressed, it could be acting... read more
"Affordability & fees", coronavirus, COVID, covid-19

Goodstart welcomes Government support for families and centres

The largest early learning and care provider in Victoria, Goodstart Early Learning, says today’s announcement by the Federal Government will allow ...

The largest early learning and care provider in Victoria, Goodstart Early Learning, says today’s announcement by the Federal Government will allow ... read more
covid-19

What Stage 4 restrictions mean in Victoria

Melbourne has officially moved into Stage 4 restrictions. What does this mean for your family?

Melbourne has officially moved into Stage 4 restrictions. What does this mean for your family? 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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