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@GoodStartel do random inspection and ask staff members about feedback what non sense is centre director is doing at GS North Lakes, college st. People putting less than 5 stars on google are threatened. Lots of irregularities and some staff is racist. Dir. is careless.

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Goodstart Early Learning is leading the way in tech for funded kindergarten. All Victorian centres have won the 2023 Victorian Government Building Blocks Information Technology Grant to support educational programs and improve outcomes for all children. @VicGovDE @JacintaAllanMP

Congrats to Catherine Jones from @GoodStartel Kurri Kurri on being awarded the NSW Premier’s @tmbankau Aboriginal Education Scholarship. Last Thursday Catherine was presented with her scholarship by Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car. bit.ly/4fsdjUO

Huge news for our early childhood educators! 🎉 A massive 15% pay rise is on its way! 🙌 So proud of our incredible educators who shape young minds every day. This is the recognition you deserve! brnw.ch/21wLJo2

Goodstart welcomes $28M investment in a TAFE Centre of Excellence for ECEC. This will boost skilled workers, improve training, and support First Nations communities. This investment is a major step forward to giving every child the best possible start in life. #EarlyChildhood

We had @JasonClareMP and Dr Anne Aly drop into @GoodStartel Barton today to mark one year since the Cheaper Childcare reforms which made access to ECEC more affordable and supported a big increase in child participation in ECEC and workforce participation by their mums.

Goodstart Early Learning is excited to announce 49 of our early learning centres are successful recipients of the 2024 Woolworths Junior Landcare grant, teaching children about sustainability and how to care for their local environment. @LandcareAust @woolworths

Exciting news! The South Australian Government is investing $715 million to provide preschool for 3-year-olds from 2026 onwards, improving early learning quality and accessibility for low-income families. Read the full media release here: brnw.ch/21wKnxl

Its official! Treasurer @JEChalmers has confirmed that the 2024 Budget will include provision for funding a much deserved wage increase for early childhood educators. @goodstartel CEO @RosBaxter says this is great news for a sector facing workforce shortages because of low pay.

76 Goodstart Early Learning centres were successful in the Victorian Government's Inclusive Equipment Grant and will receive indoor and outdoor equipment to make their kindergarten programs more inclusive. goodstart.org.au/because-we-are… @JacintaAllanMP @VicGovDE

Heard about $10 a day childcare in Quebec? ECEC in NSW is higher quality (more qualified staff & better paid), more accessible (more places) and still <$10 a day for 40% of children on lower incomes. Full report below goodstart.org.au/news/comparing…

Excited to have @pruecar and @jihaddibmp at @GoodStartel Wentworthville this morning to launch the Brighter Beginnings Parent and Carer Information Hub to help parents navigate the early years.

"The feeling of professional joy is indescribable!" Goodstart Red Hill's Centre Director shares her reaction to their Excellent rating! Only 30 centres in Australia have this honour. They're one of 4 Goodstart centres achieving this in just 4 years. goodstart.org.au/news/coveted-e…

The announcement of a National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner is a win for First Nations children and families. Every child deserves to thrive; be nurtured and be connected to their identity and grow up in culture. @SNAICC

Its in! @GoodStartel sub to @ozprodcom ECEC inquiry. 115 pages of sage advice on how to deliver a truly universal ECEC system.

Vic Childrens Minister Lizzie Blandthorn came bearing good news to @GoodStartel West Melton that 600 early learning services incl 13 Goodstart centres will receive grants for Bush Kinder. The latest initiative from @VicGovDE that continues to lead the nation in ECEC policy.

Goodstart Tapping earns @EpilepsyWA "Epilepsy Smart" Status! We applaud the Tapping team for being champions of inclusive education, creating a safe and supportive space where all children can engage in learning experiences.

Thank you to Federal Treasurer @JEChalmers and Dunkley candidate Jodie Belyea for today's visit. They discussed upcoming tax benefits for families and the vital role of early childhood educators. Our Head of Advocacy emphasized the importance of improving wages in our sector.