Our purpose

Our purpose is to ensure Australia's children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life. Goodstart provides high quality, accessible, affordable, community-connected early learning in our centres, as well as partner and openly coll...

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Program features

A high quality program Our program is underpinned by the Australian Government National Quality Framework and designed and delivered by university qualified teachers. Qualified teachers
 
The Goodstart Kindergarten & Preschool Program is delivered by university qualified t...

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The Goodstart way

Early Learning Programming Goodstart’s dynamic, vibrant and inspiring program is designed by our experienced early learning educators. Goodstart’s program is based on the knowledge that children are natural learners, and that each child develops at their own pace. Unlike out...

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The National Quality Standard

The National Quality Standard (NQS) is a key aspect of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and sets a high, national benchmark for early childhood education and care services in Australia. These standards include seven Quality Areas against which centres are assessed E...

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Fees and rebates

Child care fee assistance The Australian Government may provide financial assistance towards the cost of your child’s care. If you would like to access this assistance, you will need to complete   complete a Child Care Subsidy assessment with Centrelink by following the be...

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Choosing Early Learning & Childcare

We understand what’s important when you’re looking for childcare: a nurturing, stimulating, safe environment, with caring, qualified early learning professionals. It’s all about ‘the vibe’ when you walk into the centre – a certain happy, busy-calm balance. It isn’t always an...

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FAQs

Yes, there’s lots to think about when preparing to enrol your child at Goodstart! This list of frequently asked questions may help. If you have more queries, or would like to speak to us, feel free to visit a centre, or phone 1800 222 543.   Importance of early learning ...

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Download the family handbook

For practical advice on early learning and care request our family handbook.   Please click here to download translations of our family handbook in Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese.

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Getting started

There’s so much to think about when your child is first enrolled in an early learning centre – what to pack, how to dress them and how the drop-off and pick-up runs will fit into your daily routine. We realise it can be a bit daunting, so our centre staff are there to help you...

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About Goodstart Kindergarten & Preschool

Why choose Goodstart Kindergarten & Preschool Delivered by qualified teachers, Goodstart’s Kindergarten & Preschool program is a time of transition , learning and fun . Creating a smooth transition to school Kindergarten or preschool, depending which state you live in,...

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A typical day

A typical day Welcome to a typical day of a Goodstart Kindergarten or Preschool student. While no one day will ever be the same, there are common practices and routines undertaken each day. These practices form the backbone of our program, ensuring high quality early learni...

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What your child will learn

Social-emotional learning Learning how to work with and alongside others in small and large groups Building self-awareness and co-operation Learning about sharing, caring and empathy Developing conflict resolution skills and the ability to play co-operatively Social ski...

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Getting started & FAQs

Getting started in Goodstart’s Kindergarten & Preschool  program is easy. Our program is fun, stimulating and evidence-informed, delivered by university qualified teachers. Simply enrol your child into our program in two easy steps. Complete the online enquiry form ...

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Download the handbook

Request a copy of our Kindergarten & Preschool handbook

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What parents are saying

Choosing a Kindergarten or Preschool program is a big decision. Hear from some parents who decided to enrol their child within Goodstart’s Kindergarten & Preschool program. “He’s confident (and) curious about the world around him and he’s made a great start with language ...

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What teachers are saying

Meet our teachers Goodstart’s Kindergarten & Preschool Program is delivered by university qualified teachers who are passionate about learning outcomes for all children in our centres. They provide each child with a personalised approach to learning based on their specific n...

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Employee benefits at Goodstart

Goodstart offers more than rewarding work and it’s the little things that really add up. From the right tools, resources and training, to extras like admin support, health care benefits and a good work-life balance, Goodstart offers much more than most childcare employers. ...

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Real stories from our centres

We’re changing lives, big and small. We’re people with purpose.  Together, we can make a difference. We think big at Goodstart. We use our voice to advocate for children and families. We lobby government to secure more funding for early learning. And we’re always working o...

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Teaching roles at Goodstart

Become an early learning teacher with Goodstart. Our skilled, university-trained teachers see the amazing potential in our youngest learners and use their talent to ignite it. They’re creative, designing a wide landscape of learning opportunities to captu...

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Training and professional development

If you have serious ambition, you’ve come to the right place.  It’s a real benefit of our size and scale. From secondments and study tours to specialist training, we’ll give you the skills and knowledge to fulfil your potential. Support to upskill:  If you have your Cert...

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Purpose and work

Imagine the impact we could have together.   At Goodstart, we have some of the best and brightest minds in early learning. Early learning professionals from around the world work with us because they want to make a real difference to Australia’s children. And thanks to o...

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Our team

Enjoy a supportive team and a diverse workplace.   Goodstart is a social enterprise, so we attract people who want to make a difference.   What keeps us here is the way we work – supporting, sharing and celebrating together. If there’s a challenge we say “no worries”...

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Centre Director roles at Goodstart

If you enjoy a hands-on leadership role, you’ll be right at home here. Become a Centre Director with Goodstart. Our centre directors are champions of multi-tasking. They’re big on customer service, know their stuff when it comes to early learning pedagogy, ...

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Pay and allowances at Goodstart

We pay above-industry award rates. Pay increases as you acquire more skills and take on more responsibility. Our Enterprise Agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and covers our centre employees to 2019 so you can be confident our pay and conditions are locked...

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Graduate Teacher Program

Start your teaching career here. Our 18-month Graduate Program will help you settle into your role, build your confidence and refine your teaching practice. You’ll have the opportunity to: access 19 hours of induction-specific professional development , customised to y...

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