Moving into a new decade feels like a momentous occasion, don’t you think? Heading into the ‘20s, we want to get everything off to a flying start — from work…

With Christmas around the corner, chances are life is pretty hectic right now and you’ve got a lot on your plate. This goes for parents, educators, centre owners and directors,…

There’s not much that children love more than Christmas time! From the songs to the thought of gifts, the excitement of Santa Claus and the lights and decorations — children…

If you had to describe 2019 in one word for your childcare centre or childcare career, what would it be? Rewarding? Excellent? Tiring? Frustrating? Of course, you certainly don’t need…

National Recycling Week kicked off on Monday, running through until Sunday 17 November and we encourage everyone to get involved! There are so many things we can do to educate…

Nursery rhymes feature prominently in cultures all over the world and their role in language and literacy for children should not be underestimated. In fact, research indicates that exposure to…

The health and safety of children is our number one priority in childcare, and in summer we need to be extra vigilant in some areas. With the weather heating up…

A shared dream can bring people together in a special way. But how do we just conjure up a shared dream for educators, parents and children? Start with a shared…

Getting focused on school readiness While schools work hard to help children transition, the four year-old kindergarten year of a child’s early childhood education is where school readiness begins. It’s…

Around fifty percent of all mental health conditions experienced in adulthood begin prior to the age of 14 (Beyond Blue). And with one in five Australians affected by mental illness,…