Co-authored by Dr Michele Peden and Bridy Garnon Understanding the concept of sustainability is complex. Sustainable development can be defined as a “development that meets the needs of the present...
Combating pandemic disconnection: How early education and care services nurture children and families’ sense of belonging within a community. While COVID-19 has fuelled feelings of isolation throughout our communities...
The Illawarra Transition to School Program has been designed to support families as they get ready to start Kindergarten. The program supports the whole Illawarra region and works with families...
Nestled in between the mountains and the sea, our Exceeding-rated before and after school care service, Fun Club Thirroul, is making waves in their sustainability efforts, lead by the children....
Early Learning Matters week started in 2018. In 2021, it continues to provide us with an opportunity to raise awareness of what high-quality early education and care is about and...
At Big Fat Smile, our focus is on meeting the needs of all children and families, particularly those within the communities in which we operate. We advocate strongly for our...
Dr. Michele Peden, Pedagogical Thinker in Residence To discuss and listen or not to discuss and listen, that is the question. Talking with and listening to children about mental health...
When asked to provide feedback on Barrack Heights Community Preschool, delighted parents have responded: “Every single staff member is absolutely amazing at what they do. They are all so supportive...
Imagine yourself as a child playing at the beach (on the sand and in the water), mixing paint with your fingers, squashing/pounding playdough or clay, creating a Lego masterpiece, assembling...
