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As restrictions roll back in New South Wales, so too does the temporary Child Care Relief Package. On July 13, the Child Care Subsidy system will be turned back on and fees will be charged once again. For many, we understand that your circumstances may ha...
Dear Families Please find attached a letter from the Big Fat Smile Chairman, David Campbell, outlining the merger of Big Fat Smile with Goodstart Early Learning. We are excited to share the news that two of Australia’s leading not-for-profit early ...
How to support children as they begin to transition into the ‘new world’ COVID-19 dramatically changed the landscape of the education system (Birth to Year 12) for children and families. Whilst NSW public schools have remained open, the majority of f...
Big Fat Smile, leading provider of early learning and care and recreation services, is pleased to announce the launch of an online home learning platform - @Home with Big Fat Smile. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic isolation environment, Big Fat Smil...
How to Best Support and Discuss COVID-19 With our Children Pedagogical Thinker in Residence, Dr Michele Peden, discusses below ways to best support our children in these unprecedented and anxious times and ways to discuss COVID-19 with young people. C...
Big Fat Smile is closely monitoring the advice provided by both state and federal authorities regarding the Novel Coronavirus. The health and safety of our children and staff is our top priority. Our 42 centres across New South Wales are taking a proac...
It is hard to escape information about the bushfires. Children are exposed to footage and information on TV, Radio, print and social media. Some children are also experiencing first-hand the trauma or overhearing adults talking about the impact on peo...
Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in digital technology use with children aged 0-12 years (OECD, 2018), especially with the introduction of touch screen, icon-driven tables, and the increased popularity of computer games, and ...