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Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday 6 September, giving us a lovely opportunity to celebrate the dads and father figures who fill children’s lives with love, laughter and a sense of belonging. Ask a young child what makes their dad or special person wonderful and you may hear something…

Behind so many of the special moments in a child’s earliest years of learning is an educator. The first time they write their name. The day they make a new friend. The moment they finally join the group after watching quietly from the sidelines. The song they suddenly know all…

Children’s Book Week 2026 runs from 22–28 August, with the beautiful theme Symphony of Stories. It’s a perfect theme for early learning because, with young children, stories rarely stay quietly on the page for long! Some stories are whispered. Others arrive with stomping feet, dramatic voices, giggles, sound effects and…

Young children are already scientists. They pour water from one container to another to see what happens. They test how high they can build towers, they watch ants crawl across the ground, and ask questions adults don’t always know how to answer. That natural curiosity is exactly what Science Week…

Communities across Australia will come together next Tuesday 4 August for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. Led by SNAICC: National Voice for our Children, the day is all about celebrating the strength, pride and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and the importance of growing…

Have you ever watched a child hear a song they love? Their shoulders start bouncing, their feet get involved and before you know it there’s a full-body dance happening in the middle of the kitchen, lounge room or early learning centre! Children have a wonderfully natural response to music. They…