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Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", "Early learning"
Keeping early learning affordable for families
Goodstart is leading the charge on ensuring affordability is not a barrier to early learning for Australian families.
Goodstart is leading the charge on ensuring affordability is not a barrier to early learning for Australian families. read more
ACCS, Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", "Birth to five", covid-19, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Policy
Investing in early learning great for the economy
Labor Leader Anthony Albanese's plan to make early learning and care more affordable would be great news for the Australian economy, boosting work...
Labor Leader Anthony Albanese's plan to make early learning and care more affordable would be great news for the Australian economy, boosting work... read more
ACCS, Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Policy
Open letter to the Prime Minister - ensuring every child can thrive
Goodstart along with 19 other community groups have penned an open letter to the PM calling for the Government to consider the lives of those doing...
Goodstart along with 19 other community groups have penned an open letter to the PM calling for the Government to consider the lives of those doing... read more
ACCS, Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"
'Two Goods' Partnership offering financial support
'Two Goods' Partnership to provide families and educators with financial counselling and support.
'Two Goods' Partnership to provide families and educators with financial counselling and support. read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"
Child care transition good idea but families need more
Child care transition a good idea, but families will need more support and for longer.
Child care transition a good idea, but families will need more support and for longer. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", learning
Goodstart Early Learning and Big Fat Smile to merge
Two of Australia's leading not-for-profit early learning and care providers are joining forces.
Two of Australia's leading not-for-profit early learning and care providers are joining forces. read more
ACCS, Advocacy, covid-19, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Policy
Goodstart welcomes new JobKeeper announcement
Goodstart welcomes the Federal Treasurer's announcement that charities, including Goodstart, will be able to apply for JobKeeper payments for their...
Goodstart welcomes the Federal Treasurer's announcement that charities, including Goodstart, will be able to apply for JobKeeper payments for their... read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", "Early learning", "Guiding principles"
More support for those who need it most
Goodstart's Early Learning Fund is helping even more children at risk access quality early learning and care.
Goodstart's Early Learning Fund is helping even more children at risk access quality early learning and care. read more
Investment in employee training pays off for children
Does investment into employee training in an early childhood education and care (ECEC) environment improve the quality of the care and curriculum i...
Does investment into employee training in an early childhood education and care (ECEC) environment improve the quality of the care and curriculum i... read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", Community, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool"
Federal Election 2019 - Affordable child care campaigns
For the first-time in a Federal election campaign the need to make child care and early learning more affordable and accessible are high on the nat...
For the first-time in a Federal election campaign the need to make child care and early learning more affordable and accessible are high on the nat... read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", Literacy, Research
More children starting school on track
Australian Early Development Census figures show number of children developmentally vulnerable decreases.
Australian Early Development Census figures show number of children developmentally vulnerable decreases. read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", "Early learning", Indigenous, "Kindergarten & Preschool"
Tasmanian early learning pilot to lift outcomes
Goodstart centres throughout Tasmania are taking part in a new pilot program that allows low-income families access to two years of free early lear...
Goodstart centres throughout Tasmania are taking part in a new pilot program that allows low-income families access to two years of free early lear... read more
Advocacy, Community, Diversity, "Early learning"
Passion drives educator's pledge to Fitzroy Crossing
Taking inspiration from her early days growing up as a Maori in a low socio-economic area in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Louise Perrott is lovi...
Taking inspiration from her early days growing up as a Maori in a low socio-economic area in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Louise Perrott is lovi... read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees", Diversity, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness
Australia's early learning providers come together
Leading Australian early learning and care providers have come together for the first time to ensure the needs of very young children are top of mi...
Leading Australian early learning and care providers have come together for the first time to ensure the needs of very young children are top of mi... read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", Smartstart
Child care subsidy paying off for families
The introduction of the child care subsidy on July 2, 2018, has reduced families expenditure on childcare by about 10 per cent in the last six mont...
The introduction of the child care subsidy on July 2, 2018, has reduced families expenditure on childcare by about 10 per cent in the last six mont... read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool"
Two years of funding the hot topic
Funding two years of kindergarten or preschool for all three and four-year-olds in Australia was the hot topic when Goodstart West Ryde received a ...
Funding two years of kindergarten or preschool for all three and four-year-olds in Australia was the hot topic when Goodstart West Ryde received a ... read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Community, "Early learning"
Have your say in 2019
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to take part in early learning lobby group Smart Start's annual Holiday Survey.
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to take part in early learning lobby group Smart Start's annual Holiday Survey. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", "Expert advice", "Guiding principles", Innovation, Pedagogy
Leading the way towards world-class pedagogy and practice
Goodstart has moved a step closer to becoming a world leader in early childhood pedagogy and practice with the appointment of UK's renowned early c...
Goodstart has moved a step closer to becoming a world leader in early childhood pedagogy and practice with the appointment of UK's renowned early c... read more
Parents could decide Longman byelection
Accessible and affordable early learning is the focus of Queensand's Longman byelection and parents could be crucial to the election outcome.
Accessible and affordable early learning is the focus of Queensand's Longman byelection and parents could be crucial to the election outcome. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Policy
Being school ready all important: Gonski Report 2.0
Goodstart has welcomed the recognition of the importance of quality early learning in the Gonski Report.
Goodstart has welcomed the recognition of the importance of quality early learning in the Gonski Report. read more
Advocacy, "Affordability & fees"
What you need to know about the Child Care Subsidy activity test
The number of hours of subsidised care you'll be entitled to will be based on your level of recognised activity.
The number of hours of subsidised care you'll be entitled to will be based on your level of recognised activity. read more
Major parties in SA election commit to early learning
The major parties in the South Australian election have committed to continuing to fund preschool programs for all children in the year before school.
The major parties in the South Australian election have committed to continuing to fund preschool programs for all children in the year before school. read more
Advocacy, "Kindergarten & Preschool"
Kindergarten essential to Australian children: parents agree
Preschool and kindergarten is essential and is just as important as primary school, according to most parents in the annual Smart Start summer survey.
Preschool and kindergarten is essential and is just as important as primary school, according to most parents in the annual Smart Start summer survey. read more
Goodstart announces new board appointments
Goodstart Chair Michael Traill is delighted to welcome the new directors to the Goodstart Early Learning board.
Goodstart Chair Michael Traill is delighted to welcome the new directors to the Goodstart Early Learning board. read more
Advocacy, "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness
Preschool funding extension gives 300,000 children a great start in life
Goodstart welcomes this announcement but strongly believes a longer term funding solution is needed.
Goodstart welcomes this announcement but strongly believes a longer term funding solution is needed. read more
New reports highlight the need for Government to invest in the early years
Two new reports released this week lay out a compelling case for greater investment in early learning.
Two new reports released this week lay out a compelling case for greater investment in early learning. read more
Big long term benefits for Australia in investing in early learning
The Lifting Our Game report provides a compelling blueprint on how Governments can reverse the decline in Australia's international standing on edu...
The Lifting Our Game report provides a compelling blueprint on how Governments can reverse the decline in Australia's international standing on edu... read more
Advocacy, "Early learning"
Mum Chat – a national conversation about the importance of early learning
We invited real Australian mums to talk about their challenges and experiences with early learning.
We invited real Australian mums to talk about their challenges and experiences with early learning. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Parenting, Research
Brain science proves the value of early learning
Startling facts on the importance of nurturing and developing a child's brain in the first five years of life.
Startling facts on the importance of nurturing and developing a child's brain in the first five years of life. read more
Scale matters when it comes to early learning
It might surprise some that the largest childcare provider in Australia is Goodstart – a not-for-profit social enterprise.
It might surprise some that the largest childcare provider in Australia is Goodstart – a not-for-profit social enterprise. read more
No child should miss out on high quality early learning
Research consistently shows that all children benefit from attending high quality early learning, and the evidence of this is even stronger for vul...
Research consistently shows that all children benefit from attending high quality early learning, and the evidence of this is even stronger for vul... read more
Children First Alliance launches in Canberra
Goodstart has joined with nine other Canberra-based not for profit early learning providers to call for an enhanced commitment to early learning in...
Goodstart has joined with nine other Canberra-based not for profit early learning providers to call for an enhanced commitment to early learning in... read more
Advocacy, Research
Australia's progress in early learning has stalled
Goodstart has partnered with other leading voices to produce a new report which tracks the nation's early learning progress.
Goodstart has partnered with other leading voices to produce a new report which tracks the nation's early learning progress. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", "Founding members"
Bold Goodstart not-for-profit experiment pays off
The formation of Goodstart Early Learning in 2010 represented a unique moment in Australia's corporate history.
The formation of Goodstart Early Learning in 2010 represented a unique moment in Australia's corporate history. read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning"
New childcare reforms introduced
Nearly a million Australian families will be able to access more affordable childcare from July next year.
Nearly a million Australian families will be able to access more affordable childcare from July next year. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Parenting
Childcare package needs fixing to protect families
Up to 100,000 low income families could be could be left worse off if the child care package passes the Senate without amendments to ensure all chi...
Up to 100,000 low income families could be could be left worse off if the child care package passes the Senate without amendments to ensure all chi... read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Parenting, Policy, Smartstart
Call to do right thing for all Australian families
Thousands of families are being forced to pay the full cost of childcare having already hit the child care assistance rebate cap just weeks into 2017.
Thousands of families are being forced to pay the full cost of childcare having already hit the child care assistance rebate cap just weeks into 2017. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Mums, Parenting, Smartstart
Child care reform set to give parents more options
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Education Minister Simon Birmingham visited Goodstart Early Learning Isaacs in Canberra, with child care reform...
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Education Minister Simon Birmingham visited Goodstart Early Learning Isaacs in Canberra, with child care reform... read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Expert advice"
Estimator says families would be better off under reform
Goodstart Early Learning's child care subsidy estimator reveals more than 70 per cent of families would be better off under reform.
Goodstart Early Learning's child care subsidy estimator reveals more than 70 per cent of families would be better off under reform. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", Legislation
Please, let's just get on with childcare reforms
Goodstart is urging Parliament to get on with childcare reform following the release of the Government's omnibus bill.
Goodstart is urging Parliament to get on with childcare reform following the release of the Government's omnibus bill. read more
"Additional needs", Advocacy, Community, "Disadvantaged children", Stress
Families benefit from positive relationships
Building positive relationships with children and their families is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning centre directors.
Building positive relationships with children and their families is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning centre directors. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", "Guiding principles", Legislation
Goodstart urges Turnbull Government to act on childcare reforms
Goodstart Early Learning has urged the Turnbull Government to urgently introduce its childcare reforms into Parliament.
Goodstart Early Learning has urged the Turnbull Government to urgently introduce its childcare reforms into Parliament. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Community, "Early learning", Research
Grant allows more kindy places at Goodstart centres
Two Goodstart centres will offer new kindergarten places thanks to Victorian government grants.
Two Goodstart centres will offer new kindergarten places thanks to Victorian government grants. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Communication, Creativity, Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", Exploring, "Food & nutrition", Friendship, "Fun Activities", "Guiding principles", "Health & wellbeing", Imagination, Infants, Innovation, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Numeracy, "Practice Guide", Relationships, Research, Resources, Routine, Safety, Toddlers
Welcome to The Goodstart Way
A unique approach to the way in which we work is at the heart of The Goodstart Way.
A unique approach to the way in which we work is at the heart of The Goodstart Way. read more
Advocacy, Legislation
Struggling families call for help
Australian families are delaying having more children and postponing buying houses as more and more people hit the Child Care Rebate cap and have t...
Australian families are delaying having more children and postponing buying houses as more and more people hit the Child Care Rebate cap and have t... read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", "Expert advice", Literacy, Numeracy, Policy
Australia's three-year-olds below OECD average
Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families.
Shining the light: In this series, we chat to the people giving a voice to issues that matter for Australian families. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Disadvantaged children", Diversity, "Early learning", "Expert advice", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Legislation, Policy
Campaign urges government action
Advocacy, "Early learning", Pedagogy, Policy
Early childhood still the missing chapter
Studies show early intervention works. So why is early learning is still a "poor cousin"? Goodstart advocacy manager John Cherry investig...
Studies show early intervention works. So why is early learning is still a "poor cousin"? Goodstart advocacy manager John Cherry investig... read more
Advocacy, Smartstart
Call for PM to move on affordability urgently
Legislation must be introduced urgently to provide relief for struggling Australian families.
Legislation must be introduced urgently to provide relief for struggling Australian families. read more
Australian families struggling as they run out of rebate support
Survey finds Australian families are delaying having more children as they hit the Child Care Rebate cap.
Survey finds Australian families are delaying having more children as they hit the Child Care Rebate cap. read more
Advocacy efforts seek childcare affordability
Improving childcare affordability with greater Government investment the aim of the Smart Start campaign.
Improving childcare affordability with greater Government investment the aim of the Smart Start campaign. read more
Advocacy, "Guiding principles", Policy
Jumping Ship shines light on the "haves" and "have-nots"
Goodstart chairman Michael Traill has launched his memoir Jumping Ship, shining a light on social disparity.
Goodstart chairman Michael Traill has launched his memoir Jumping Ship, shining a light on social disparity. read more
Petition calls for affordable childcare for families
The Smart Start Campaign has called for support from families to ensure affordable childcare is available for all.
The Smart Start Campaign has called for support from families to ensure affordable childcare is available for all. read more
Ireland joins the three-year-old kindergarten brigade
Ireland has joined a number of countries offering free or subsidised universal preschool for three to four year olds.
Ireland has joined a number of countries offering free or subsidised universal preschool for three to four year olds. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", School-readiness
Children's early learning advocate joins Goodstart
New social policy manager Yvonne Ries has a passion for ensuring early learning is a reality for all children.
New social policy manager Yvonne Ries has a passion for ensuring early learning is a reality for all children. read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", Community, "Early learning", Legislation, Policy, Smartstart
Time to bring on childcare legislation
The decision to fast-track the childcare subsidies bill has been welcomed by Goodstart Early Learning.
The decision to fast-track the childcare subsidies bill has been welcomed by Goodstart Early Learning. read more
Advocacy, "Expert advice", Innovation, ReadyNation
Businesses asked to secure the future of children
Investing in early learning vital to improving the quality of Australia's workforce, according to ReadyNation.
Investing in early learning vital to improving the quality of Australia's workforce, according to ReadyNation. read more
Advocacy, "Disadvantaged children", "Early learning", Policy
Access to affordable childcare essential for success
Improving rates of participation in early learning education shows correlation to better Naplan outcomes.
Improving rates of participation in early learning education shows correlation to better Naplan outcomes. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", "Expert advice", ReadyNation
Call for businesses to lead the charge in early learning
Spreading the message about benefits of early learning to government and policy makers the aim of ReadyNation.
Spreading the message about benefits of early learning to government and policy makers the aim of ReadyNation. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", Policy, Smartstart
Representing Australian parents' perspectives on childcare
Shining the light: In part two of a series, we chat to Parenthood CEO Jo Briskey about the issues that matter.
Shining the light: In part two of a series, we chat to Parenthood CEO Jo Briskey about the issues that matter. read more
Advocacy, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Policy, Toddlers
Access to Early Learning Fund pays benefits
A program to help all children have access to early learning is showing great benefits.
A program to help all children have access to early learning is showing great benefits. read more
Advocacy, "Early learning", "Practice Guide", Research, "Thought Leaders"
Early childhood academic joins Goodstart
A desire to make a difference to early childhood practice drives Charles Sturt University's Dr Sandie Wong.
A desire to make a difference to early childhood practice drives Charles Sturt University's Dr Sandie Wong. read more
Pushing for a Yes vote on the Federal Government's Jobs for Families Package
Goodstart Centre Directors from around the country are visiting some key Senators to push for a Yes vote on the Federal Government's Jobs for...
Goodstart Centre Directors from around the country are visiting some key Senators to push for a Yes vote on the Federal Government's Jobs for... read more
Advocacy, Legislation, Policy
What will the changes proposed by the Federal Government mean for you and your family?
In May 2015 the Federal Government announced proposed changes to the nation's childcare system. If these changes are made law, it will be goo...
In May 2015 the Federal Government announced proposed changes to the nation's childcare system. If these changes are made law, it will be goo... read more
Advocacy, "Birth to five", "Early learning", Literacy, Numeracy, Policy
The long-term benefits of early learning
Many studies agree about the importance of the first five years of a child's life. Participating in a quality early learning program, like th...
Many studies agree about the importance of the first five years of a child's life. Participating in a quality early learning program, like th... read more