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  • A decade of supporting children and families facing vulnerability
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  • Meet Peter Pilot-Wakaisu, our new Torres Strait Islander Cultural Liaison
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  • New era for preschool with long term funding tied to better outcomes for children
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New Goodstarter follows in her mothers footsteps

This happy Goodstart employee didn’t always plan on working...

15 years of supporting children, families and educators

6 tips to help you choose the right kinder for your child

Supporting work and life key for long-term Goodstarter

Resources from Good Shepherd
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Expert advice
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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Diversity, Reconciliation, "Social Inclusion"

Meet Peter Pilot-Wakaisu, our new Torres Strait Islander Cultural Liaison

Peter Pilot-Wakaisu joined our organisation last month as Torres Strait Island Cultural Liaison - just in time to celebrate National Reconciliation...

Peter Pilot-Wakaisu joined our organisation last month as Torres Strait Island Cultural Liaison - just in time to celebrate National Reconciliation... read more
"Early learning", Goodstart, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

New era for preschool with long term funding tied to better outcomes for children

Goodstart Early Learning has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will offer long term funding to the States and Territories for presc...

Goodstart Early Learning has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will offer long term funding to the States and Territories for presc... read more
Careers, Teachers

This happy Goodstart employee didn’t always plan on working with children

Annie John, from Goodstart Halls Head in WA, explains in her own words why changing career to be an early learning teacher has been a great move, a...

Annie John, from Goodstart Halls Head in WA, explains in her own words why changing career to be an early learning teacher has been a great move, a... read more
Career, "Thought Leaders"

15 years of supporting children, families and educators

Since Goodstart’s early days, NSW State Manager Lisa Chiovo has helped drive the organisation’s vision for every child to have the best possible st...

Since Goodstart’s early days, NSW State Manager Lisa Chiovo has helped drive the organisation’s vision for every child to have the best possible st... read more
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Ideas, recipes & activities
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
"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
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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
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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