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Community, connection, "Disadvantaged children", Indigenous, Reconciliation

Goodstart Making a Positive Difference

Here are a few ways Goodstarters across the country have been throwing their support behind some very important causes this year for positive socia...

Here are a few ways Goodstarters across the country have been throwing their support behind some very important causes this year for positive socia... read more
"Additional needs", "Behavioural Challenges", "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Infants, Research, "Social Inclusion", Vulnerable

Why early intervention is vital in the first five years

At Goodstart, it is a year-long, everyday priority, to ensure the best possible learning, development and wellbeing outcomes of all children, inclu...

At Goodstart, it is a year-long, everyday priority, to ensure the best possible learning, development and wellbeing outcomes of all children, inclu... read more
"Affordability & fees", Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Charter Hall supporting vulnerable children in vital early learning

Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning provider, Goodstart, and its landlord and leading property investment management company, Charter...

Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning provider, Goodstart, and its landlord and leading property investment management company, Charter... 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
"Additional needs", "Affordability & fees", "Disadvantaged children", "good shepherd", Refugees

Early Learning Fund set to give fee-relief to 1,000 vulnerable children this year

This year, up to 1,000 children and their families attending Goodstart centres will receive much-needed fee-relief for a minimum of two days of ear...

This year, up to 1,000 children and their families attending Goodstart centres will receive much-needed fee-relief for a minimum of two days of ear... read more
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
ACCS, Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

'Two Goods' Partnership offering financial support

‘Two Goods’ Partnership to provide families and educators with financial counselling and support.

‘Two Goods’ Partnership to provide families and educators with financial counselling and support. read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", Covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Child care transition good idea but families need more

Child care transition a good idea, but families will need more support and for longer.

Child care transition a good idea, but families will need more support and for longer. 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
ACCS, Advocacy, Covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Policy

Goodstart welcomes new JobKeeper announcement

Goodstart welcomes the Federal Treasurer’s announcement that charities, including Goodstart, will be able to apply for JobKeeper payments for their...

Goodstart welcomes the Federal Treasurer’s announcement that charities, including Goodstart, will be able to apply for JobKeeper payments for their... read more
"Additional needs", "Disadvantaged children"

Everyday inclusion at Leeton benefits everyone

Ensuring every child feels included and supported to learn in ways that suit their individual needs is at the heart of Goodstart Leeton.

Ensuring every child feels included and supported to learn in ways that suit their individual needs is at the heart of Goodstart Leeton. read more
"Additional needs", "Affordability & fees", "Disadvantaged children"

Enhancing learning, wellbeing and development

Goodstart is expanding the Early Learning Fund to offer support to children and families who are struggling to afford quality early learning.

Goodstart is expanding the Early Learning Fund to offer support to children and families who are struggling to afford quality early learning. read more
"Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", Indigenous

Goodstart reaffirms commitment to reconciliation

Goodstart Early Learning has thrown its support behind an initiative to ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive quality e...

Goodstart Early Learning has thrown its support behind an initiative to ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive quality e... read more
"Affordability & fees", Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Relationships

Support for families thanks to the Early Learning Fund

Settling in a new country can be a huge challenge without the added issues of finding early learning for a three-and-a-half-year-old.

Settling in a new country can be a huge challenge without the added issues of finding early learning for a three-and-a-half-year-old. read more
"Affordability & fees", "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning"

Fund helps those in danger of missing out

Giving even more children the best possible start in life is the aim of the Early Learning Fund.

Giving even more children the best possible start in life is the aim of the Early Learning Fund. read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Parenting, Toddlers

Tapping on a journey of learning and discovery

Understanding their community’s need for greater inclusion support has earned the team at Tapping a National Goodie Award.

Understanding their community’s need for greater inclusion support has earned the team at Tapping a National Goodie Award. read more
"Affordability & fees", "Birth to five", Community, Dads, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Focus on the children the benefit of Early Learning Fund

With help from the Early Learning Fund, Jack and his daughter Jazz are looking forward to a brighter future.

With help from the Early Learning Fund, Jack and his daughter Jazz are looking forward to a brighter future. read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Policy, "Thought Leaders"

Join campaign to fight for funding

With the federal election just around the corner, Smart Start is calling for the Australian community to become supporters to help fight for fundin...

With the federal election just around the corner, Smart Start is calling for the Australian community to become supporters to help fight for fundin... read more
"Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning"

Goodstart EChO network expands

Goodstart has expanded its network of EChO centres from 30 to 40 communities to enhance learning, development and well-being outcomes for vulnerabl...

Goodstart has expanded its network of EChO centres from 30 to 40 communities to enhance learning, development and well-being outcomes for vulnerabl... read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Friendship, "Fun Activities"

Playgroup offers fun for all of the community

Families who may not be ready to enrol their children in early learning may benefit from a Harmony and Play playgroup now operating in Cessnock, Ne...

Families who may not be ready to enrol their children in early learning may benefit from a Harmony and Play playgroup now operating in Cessnock, Ne... read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Pedagogy, Research

Early response program targets family trauma

A new early response program - funded by the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund - has been developed with the help of Goodstart Early...

A new early response program - funded by the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund - has been developed with the help of Goodstart Early... read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Pedagogy, Research

Early response program targets family trauma

A new early response program - funded by the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund - has been developed with the help of Goodstart Early...

A new early response program - funded by the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund - has been developed with the help of Goodstart Early... read more
Activity, "Additional needs", Community, "Disadvantaged children"

Treasure bags for children most in need

Children finding themselves in domestic violence situations will receive a little bit of love thanks to Goodstart Bowen.

Children finding themselves in domestic violence situations will receive a little bit of love thanks to Goodstart Bowen. read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning"

Mentors announced for Family Connections

A program aimed at supporting family relationships and building connections with communities has received a boost.

A program aimed at supporting family relationships and building connections with communities has received a boost. read more
"Disadvantaged children", Infants

Goodstart promotes infant mental health to the world

Goodstart is committed to including vulnerable children in mainstream early learning, and that was the focus of a presentation at the recent World ...

Goodstart is committed to including vulnerable children in mainstream early learning, and that was the focus of a presentation at the recent World ... read more
"Behavioural Challenges", "Disadvantaged children", Relationships

Children thrive with strong teacher-parent relationships

Our unique Family Connections program helps Goodstart educators build strong relationships with families and secure better outcomes for children.

Our unique Family Connections program helps Goodstart educators build strong relationships with families and secure better outcomes for children. read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Guiding principles", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Pedagogy, Teachers, "Thought Leaders"

Early learning careers that make a genuine difference

Having great people who share our vision and purpose is critical to our impact as an organisation.

Having great people who share our vision and purpose is critical to our impact as an organisation. read more
"Additional needs", "Disadvantaged children", Teachers

Creating a sense of belonging for all children

Inclusion is all about belonging. When a child has a sense of belonging, experiencing warm and responsive relationships, they thrive because they f...

Inclusion is all about belonging. When a child has a sense of belonging, experiencing warm and responsive relationships, they thrive because they f... read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Helping children affected by trauma

The team at Goodstart Narre Warren - Pound Road South went above and beyond to source further expertise to better support their vulnerable children...

The team at Goodstart Narre Warren - Pound Road South went above and beyond to source further expertise to better support their vulnerable children... read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Indigenous

Reinvestment the key to high quality childcare

Delivering high quality early learning makes a real difference to outcomes for children, but doing so is no small task.

Delivering high quality early learning makes a real difference to outcomes for children, but doing so is no small task. read more
"Disadvantaged children"

Oakleigh South North Road makes heartfelt connection with Bali

Children are taking language learning to a new level with a weekly Skype call to a schoolgirl in a Bali orphanage.

Children are taking language learning to a new level with a weekly Skype call to a schoolgirl in a Bali orphanage. read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Giving vulnerable children a good start in life

With about 80 per cent of a child’s brain development occurring before they start school, it’s vital that children get at least 15 hours of quality...

With about 80 per cent of a child’s brain development occurring before they start school, it’s vital that children get at least 15 hours of quality... read more
"Disadvantaged children"

Goodstart and SVA to partner with NSW Government

Goodstart, in partnership with Social Ventures Australia, will enter into a Joint Development Phase with the NSW Government to develop a new social...

Goodstart, in partnership with Social Ventures Australia, will enter into a Joint Development Phase with the NSW Government to develop a new social... read more
"Disadvantaged children", Diversity, Indigenous

Fitzroy Crossing secondments ready for term 3

A fascination with the Aboriginal people, their traditions and connection with the land is the motivation driving Serena Cruscanti as she embarks o...

A fascination with the Aboriginal people, their traditions and connection with the land is the motivation driving Serena Cruscanti as she embarks o... read more
"Additional needs", "Disadvantaged children"

Smart pup the goal for Lennox Head family

A bright future awaits four year old Eli in spite of a rare genetic condition which causes seizures and communication challenges.

A bright future awaits four year old Eli in spite of a rare genetic condition which causes seizures and communication challenges. read more
"Disadvantaged children"

Support for the nation’s most vulnerable children

Goodstart has been able to support more children and families at risk this financial year than ever before.

Goodstart has been able to support more children and families at risk this financial year than ever before. read more
"Birth to five", Communication, Community, "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, Infants, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Resources

Funding boost for Western Australia

Communities throughout Western Australia are benefiting from a unique program focused on supporting vulnerable children and families.

Communities throughout Western Australia are benefiting from a unique program focused on supporting vulnerable children and families. read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

New childcare reforms introduced

Nearly a million Australian families will be able to access more affordable childcare from July next year.

Nearly a million Australian families will be able to access more affordable childcare from July next year. read more
Communication, "Disadvantaged children", "Expert advice", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Pedagogy, "Thought Leaders"

Improving outcomes for children key topic

International expert in child development Professor Jack Shonkoff will visit Australia to talk about how to improve outcomes for vulnerable familie...

International expert in child development Professor Jack Shonkoff will visit Australia to talk about how to improve outcomes for vulnerable familie... read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Expert advice"

Estimator says families would be better off under reform

Goodstart Early Learning's child care subsidy estimator reveals more than 70 per cent of families would be better off under reform.

Goodstart Early Learning's child care subsidy estimator reveals more than 70 per cent of families would be better off under reform. read more
"Additional needs", Advocacy, Community, "Disadvantaged children", Stress

Families benefit from positive relationships

Building positive relationships with children and their families is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning centre directors.

Building positive relationships with children and their families is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning centre directors. read more
"Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Literacy, Numeracy, Research

Study shows high quality childcare delivers great benefits

Quality childcare programs for disadvantaged children can deliver 13 per cent year returns on investment, according to a study from the University ...

Quality childcare programs for disadvantaged children can deliver 13 per cent year returns on investment, according to a study from the University ... read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Sponsorship benefits children across the globe

When Indonesian eight-year-old Satria Bagus Dwi Kusuma heads to school, the educators at Goodstart Kin Kora are partly to thank.

When Indonesian eight-year-old Satria Bagus Dwi Kusuma heads to school, the educators at Goodstart Kin Kora are partly to thank. read more
Community, Creativity, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Relationships

Families in hospital benefit from donations

Goodstart Redbank Plains has rallied to help out children and their families who are facing Christmas in hospital.

Goodstart Redbank Plains has rallied to help out children and their families who are facing Christmas in hospital. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", "Expert advice", Literacy, Numeracy, Policy

Australia's three-year-olds below OECD average

Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families.

Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families. read more
Community, Creativity, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Imagination, Indigenous

Work captures attention of charity

Art work designed by Goodstart's Casimira Tipiloura is being showcased by charity Healing Our Children.

Art work designed by Goodstart's Casimira Tipiloura is being showcased by charity Healing Our Children. read more
Anxiety, "Behavioural Challenges", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Research, School-readiness

A child's first years have a major impact on adult life

Predictions about a child’s future, including whether they will end up in jail or on welfare, can be made about children as young as three years ol...

Predictions about a child’s future, including whether they will end up in jail or on welfare, can be made about children as young as three years ol... read more
Community, Creativity, "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, Parenting, Resources

A Goodstart to giving this Christmas

More than 250 hampers laden with food, gifts and Christmas fare have been collected for St Vincent de Paul.

More than 250 hampers laden with food, gifts and Christmas fare have been collected for St Vincent de Paul. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Policy

Campaign urges government action

Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families. 

Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families.  read more
Books, Community, "Disadvantaged children", Friendship, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Christmas gifts head overseas

Children living in developing countries will receive presents this year, thanks to Goodstart Hercules St Tamworth.

Children living in developing countries will receive presents this year, thanks to Goodstart Hercules St Tamworth. read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children"

Calamvale team bands together to help others

Fifty boxes filled with gifts are headed overseas thanks to the educators and families at Goodstart Calamvale.

Fifty boxes filled with gifts are headed overseas thanks to the educators and families at Goodstart Calamvale. read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Food & nutrition", "Health & wellbeing", Recipes

Initiative keeps children and their families on track

A dinner program is helping out children and their parents at Goodstart Smithfield in South Australia.

A dinner program is helping out children and their parents at Goodstart Smithfield in South Australia. read more
Books, Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"

Tears of joy as teacher visits village school in Fiji

A trip to a remote Fijian village school has inspired early childhood eductor Chloe Stephen. 

A trip to a remote Fijian village school has inspired early childhood eductor Chloe Stephen.  read more
Communication, Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Health & wellbeing", Safety

Delivering positive programs has great outcomes

Delivering positive language, social and emotional outcomes for children is the aim of a new program. 

Delivering positive language, social and emotional outcomes for children is the aim of a new program.  read more
"Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Indigenous, Relationships

Future looks bright for Fitzroy Crossing project

Working in a remote early learning centre in Western Australia was a life-changing experience for Lisa Blattman.

Working in a remote early learning centre in Western Australia was a life-changing experience for Lisa Blattman. read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Policy

Access to affordable childcare essential for success

Improving rates of participation in early learning education shows correlation to better Naplan outcomes. 

Improving rates of participation in early learning education shows correlation to better Naplan outcomes.  read more
Communication, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", Relationships

Family dinner a focus at Salisbury North

Taking time out to have dinner together can be fun for everyone - and may boost vocabulary at the same time. 

Taking time out to have dinner together can be fun for everyone - and may boost vocabulary at the same time.  read more
"Birth to five", Community, "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Cutting-edge centre sets high expectations

A purpose-built kindergarten and extended care centre at Jindi is leading the way in early learning.

A purpose-built kindergarten and extended care centre at Jindi is leading the way in early learning. read more
Community, "Disadvantaged children", "Guiding principles", Other

Helping hand for children in north Queensland

When children at Manunda can't get to Goodstart Early Learning, Goodstart goes to them.

When children at Manunda can't get to Goodstart Early Learning, Goodstart goes to them. read more
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