Goodstart news and advice

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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... read more

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... read more

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 ... read more

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. read more

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. read more

Safety tips for children aged three to five years old

Your preschooler is curious and wants to explore. This means it's now up to you to reduce the risks. read more

Health care for children aged three to five years old

Mild illnesses are part of childhood but preventative measures can help - now and for the rest of your child's life. read more

Just how much sleep does my baby need?

Babies and children are all different – their sleep habits and patterns depend a lot on their temperaments and sleep routines. But if it's mor... read more

Looking after the safety of your child

Being completely responsible for a small person’s safety is a big deal. It’s all about understanding the dangers, minimising the risks – and consta... read more

Keeping your children healthy and happy

Mild illnesses like colds, gastro, conjunctivitis and ear infections are all part of childhood but there are some preventative measures you can tak... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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. read more

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. read more

Welcome to The Goodstart Way

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

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 – ... read more

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 ... read more

Learning natural consequences the key

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

Art project brings community together

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

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. read more

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... read more

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. read more

Delivering positive programs has great outcomes

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

Children turn tables on police

Two police officers visited Goodstart Clayton last week. read more

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. read more

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... read more

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. read more