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"Birth to five", Community, "Health & wellbeing", Safety

Supporting families and children during the Qld & NSW floods

Many families and children have experienced devastating impacts as result of the unprecedented 2022 Queensland and NSW floods. At Goodstart, we’re ...

Many families and children have experienced devastating impacts as result of the unprecedented 2022 Queensland and NSW floods. At Goodstart, we’re ... read more
Covid-19, Safety

Keeping children safe at Goodstart

The emergence of the Omicron variant has seen Goodstarters across more than 660 centres adapt to new ways of working to protect the safety, health ...

The emergence of the Omicron variant has seen Goodstarters across more than 660 centres adapt to new ways of working to protect the safety, health ... read more
Covid-19, Safety

Lessons we’ve been learning about managing COVID now that community transmission levels are rising

In each wave of the pandemic, early learning and care centres have found themselves at the forefront of the COVID response.

In each wave of the pandemic, early learning and care centres have found themselves at the forefront of the COVID response. read more
Advocacy, Careers, "Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", Safety

The BIG step your childcare centre should be taking to keep children safe

At Goodstart, the best thing we can do to protect your children is to protect our people, which is exactly why our team members will be vaccinated ...

At Goodstart, the best thing we can do to protect your children is to protect our people, which is exactly why our team members will be vaccinated ... read more
Covid-19, Safety

Goodstart mandates COVID vaccination for all employees to protect children and staff

To protect the health of young children and our in-centre teams, Goodstart Early Learning, Australia’s largest not for profit early learning and ca...

To protect the health of young children and our in-centre teams, Goodstart Early Learning, Australia’s largest not for profit early learning and ca... read more
Community, Safety, "Social Inclusion"

Goodstart launches its Safeguarding Children Framework

Goodstart officially launched its Safeguarding Child Framework this week, which is underpinned by the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organis...

Goodstart officially launched its Safeguarding Child Framework this week, which is underpinned by the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organis... read more
"Food & nutrition", Safety

Making food safety a priority

We have updated our food practices to become even safer for children with allergies or dietary requirements. We understand the complexities around ...

We have updated our food practices to become even safer for children with allergies or dietary requirements. We understand the complexities around ... read more
Safety

We’ve won a national safety award!

Goodstart's COVID-19 response has been recognised and we've been named the winner of the ‘Large Enterprise Health and Safety Excellence Awa...

Goodstart's COVID-19 response has been recognised and we've been named the winner of the ‘Large Enterprise Health and Safety Excellence Awa... read more
Safety

Goodstart’s first Chief Safety Officer starts work

Safety is part of being a Goodstarter and in a sector-first, Goodstart has appointed Chief Safety Officer Matthew Little to lead the...

Safety is part of being a Goodstarter and in a sector-first, Goodstart has appointed Chief Safety Officer Matthew Little to lead the... read more
Safety

Goodstart Safety App     

Goodstart is helping to make children, families and educators safer with a new app!

Goodstart is helping to make children, families and educators safer with a new app! read more
Safety

Continuous improvement when it comes to safety

Goodstart takes a ‘continuous improvement’ approach to all of our safety procedures we have recently conducted an extensive review of our transport...

Goodstart takes a ‘continuous improvement’ approach to all of our safety procedures we have recently conducted an extensive review of our transport... read more
Safety, "working at goodstart"

Safety is who we are and what we do

You should never have to worry about your safety when you go to work. At Goodstart, we have gone to great lengths to ensure our centres are safe fo...

You should never have to worry about your safety when you go to work. At Goodstart, we have gone to great lengths to ensure our centres are safe fo... read more
"Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", Safety

Is your child too sick for daycare?

With the winter cold and flu season well on the way, it's time to consider when you should keep your child home from an early learning centre.

With the winter cold and flu season well on the way, it's time to consider when you should keep your child home from an early learning centre. read more
"Health & wellbeing", Safety

Goodstart joins in the fight against influenza

Goodstart Early Learning and Chemist Warehouse have teamed together to offer every employee throughout the country free flu vaccinations.

Goodstart Early Learning and Chemist Warehouse have teamed together to offer every employee throughout the country free flu vaccinations. read more
Resources, Routine, Safety

Making safety at Seaford Rise everyone's business

Managing large groups of people in emergency situations can be difficult – add nearly 100 children to the mix and it becomes a challenging exercise.

Managing large groups of people in emergency situations can be difficult – add nearly 100 children to the mix and it becomes a challenging exercise. read more
Animals, Safety

Goodstart highly commended for safety

Goodstart Early Learning’s Let’s Get Wild About Safety campaign has been highly commended in the International Safety Media Awards.

Goodstart Early Learning’s Let’s Get Wild About Safety campaign has been highly commended in the International Safety Media Awards. read more
Confidence, "Health & wellbeing", Safety

Personal safety a priority for children

Keeping children safe is Goodstart's number one priority. Here's a snapshot of some of the programs being run across our centres helping ch...

Keeping children safe is Goodstart's number one priority. Here's a snapshot of some of the programs being run across our centres helping ch... read more
Allergies, "Health & wellbeing", Innovation, Safety

First aid skills for Goodstart Children

Children at Goodstart Hughesdale will learn basic first aid skills, how to recognise an emergency and call triple zero, thanks to new sessions givi...

Children at Goodstart Hughesdale will learn basic first aid skills, how to recognise an emergency and call triple zero, thanks to new sessions givi... read more
"Additional needs", "Physical activity", Safety

Girl's best friend sought for four-year-old Chloe

For most of us, buying a new puppy can be as simple as doing some research on the breed of puppy we would like, comparing prices, and ensuring the ...

For most of us, buying a new puppy can be as simple as doing some research on the breed of puppy we would like, comparing prices, and ensuring the ... read more
Confidence, "Physical activity", Safety

Helping children identify and assess risks

How we create an environment where safety comes first but there are also opportunities for children to extend themselves and build their capabilities.

How we create an environment where safety comes first but there are also opportunities for children to extend themselves and build their capabilities. read more
Safety

Spotlight on child safety during White Balloon Day

Goodstart’s national and state offices joined forces with centres around the country to raise money and awareness for White Balloon Day.

Goodstart’s national and state offices joined forces with centres around the country to raise money and awareness for White Balloon Day. read more
"Birth to five", Policy, Safety, Videos

Safety campaign pays off for Goodstart Early Learning

Championing a safety campaign focused on the dangers of button batteries, water issues and prevention of burns has resulted in Goodstart Western Au...

Championing a safety campaign focused on the dangers of button batteries, water issues and prevention of burns has resulted in Goodstart Western Au... read more
"Early learning", Exploring, Gardening, "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity", Relaxation, Resources, Safety

Exploring reserve all part of early learning day

Learning about dangerous snakes, spotting and identifying animal droppings and checking out the birdlife are all part of a bush care program for fo...

Learning about dangerous snakes, spotting and identifying animal droppings and checking out the birdlife are all part of a bush care program for fo... read more
"Additional needs", Anxiety, "Behavioural Challenges", "Birth to five", Communication, Dads, Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Mums, Parenting, Safety, Stress

New survey exposes doubts and desires of Queensland parents

Housing affordability, unemployment and drug use are the top three worries Queensland parents have for their children, according to the state’s big...

Housing affordability, unemployment and drug use are the top three worries Queensland parents have for their children, according to the state’s big... read more
Animals, Community, "Fun Activities", Imagination, "Physical activity", Safety, School-readiness

Bush visits a highlight of the week

Boosting problem-solving skills, building self-discipline and cooperating with others are all benefits of regular outdoor play.

Boosting problem-solving skills, building self-discipline and cooperating with others are all benefits of regular outdoor play. read more
Community, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Safety

Fun lesson in water safety at Goodstart Oakhurst

Pip the Penguin mascot has made a special visit to Goodstart Oakhurst to help deliver an important water safety message.

Pip the Penguin mascot has made a special visit to Goodstart Oakhurst to help deliver an important water safety message. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Communication, Creativity, Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Exploring, "Food & nutrition", Friendship, "Fun Activities", "Guiding principles", "Health & wellbeing", Imagination, Infants, Innovation, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Numeracy, "Practice Guide", Relationships, Research, Resources, Routine, Safety, Toddlers

Welcome to The Goodstart Way

A unique approach to the way in which we work is at the heart of The Goodstart Way.

A unique approach to the way in which we work is at the heart of The Goodstart Way. read more
"Birth to five", "Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", Relationships, Relaxation, Safety

Physical and emotional safety on the agenda

A program aimed at teaching children about physical and emotional safety culminated in a visit from the local fire station at Goodstart Griffith – ...

A program aimed at teaching children about physical and emotional safety culminated in a visit from the local fire station at Goodstart Griffith – ... read more
Creativity, Dads, Infants, Mums, Parenting, Safety, Toddlers

Childproofing your Christmas tree

Worried about putting up your Christmas tree with a toddler running around? Never fear, we have put together a list of top tips to childproof your ...

Worried about putting up your Christmas tree with a toddler running around? Never fear, we have put together a list of top tips to childproof your ... read more
Aggression, "Behavioural Challenges", Communication, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Parenting, Pedagogy, Safety

Learning natural consequences the key

Looking at natural versus logical consequences can help when dealing with challenging behaviours, according to Dr Becky Bailey.

Looking at natural versus logical consequences can help when dealing with challenging behaviours, according to Dr Becky Bailey. read more
Community, Creativity, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Imagination, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Safety

Art project brings community together

Children from Banksia Grove have used their creative power to decorate a community centre.

Children from Banksia Grove have used their creative power to decorate a community centre. read more
"Health & wellbeing", Safety

Child safety on the radar as Goodstart wears red in support of Daniel

Goodstart Early Learning centres are raising awareness about child safety and protection for Day for Daniel.

Goodstart Early Learning centres are raising awareness about child safety and protection for Day for Daniel. read more
"Health & wellbeing", Policy, Safety

Keeping your child safe

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Goodstart, so making sure our environment and practices are safe at all times is our very first pr...

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Goodstart, so making sure our environment and practices are safe at all times is our very first pr... read more
Communication, "Early learning", Safety

Safety the key for early learning at Victorian centre

A strong commitment to safety has resulted in Goodstart Beaumaris taking out the national safety and wellbeing award.

A strong commitment to safety has resulted in Goodstart Beaumaris taking out the national safety and wellbeing award. 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
Community, Numeracy, Safety

Children turn tables on police

Two police officers visited Goodstart Clayton last week.

Two police officers visited Goodstart Clayton last week. read more
Community, Parenting, Safety

Goodstart and RACT team up to help keep children safe in cars

Goodstart Early Learning Hobart West teamed up with RACT to help parents protect their most precious cargo. 

Goodstart Early Learning Hobart West teamed up with RACT to help parents protect their most precious cargo.  read more
Community, "Expert advice", "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity", Safety

All-important sun safety measures for your child

Sunlight, fresh air and outdoor experiences are all great for kids. Sunburn and skin damage though? Not so much. Here are some key ways to he...

Sunlight, fresh air and outdoor experiences are all great for kids. Sunburn and skin damage though? Not so much. Here are some key ways to he... read more
"Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", Safety

The Ultimate Checklist To Keep Your Child Healthy And Safe At Childcare

Just like you, our top priority at Goodstart Early Learning is to keep your child healthy and safe. 

Just like you, our top priority at Goodstart Early Learning is to keep your child healthy and safe.  read more
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