Announcing the Launch of Fun Club @ Bellambi: A Step Towards Greater Social Impact
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new initiative, Fun Club @ Bellambi, set to commence in Term 2, 2025. This initiative is a testament to our...
Child Development
A Day in the Life of: Vacation Care with West Wollongong Fun Club
Ever wondered what a day in OOSH (Out of School Hours Care) is like? Well, come along on an epic adventure with Laurence and the amazing team at West Wollongong...
Pedagogy in Practice: Applying Research and Philosophy to Enhance Learning
When it comes to early learning, Picton Community Preschool, a part of Big Fat Smile, is a shining example of how empowering educators to apply research and philosophy in daily...
BIG FAT SMILE WELCOMES INCREASED NSW INVESTMENT IN EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Big Fat Smile is excited about the future for children across NSW after three days of ground-breaking investment announcements from the NSW Government into the early education and care sector. ...
An increased focus on outdoors: Could the pandemic create positive impacts on further promoting physical activity and the health and well-being of children in Early Childhood Education and Care settings?
Since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, the Early Education and Care (ECEC) sector has remained operational to ensure that children could still attend...
Protective Behaviours and my child….as a family what do we need to know?
Author: Rene Perry- Child Protection Manager Amongst my family and friends growing up in the 80’s, penises were called wangs, willies or doodles and the words nuts and balls were...
What is the Illawarra Transition to School Program?
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...
The Power of the Pause: Adults Listening to Young Children to Support Mental Health and Well-being
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...
Digital technology – how to monitor the safety, wellbeing and health of our 21st century children aged 5-12 years
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...