MY FIRST YEAR: St Kevin’s Catholic 2025 prep photos
The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 25 primary schools to capture the cutest classes. Meet the faces behind My First Year here.
Early Education
Family claims ‘nothing but crickets’ from childcare in breach of laws
A family embroiled in a legal fight with a Gold Coast early learning centre which breached child safety laws, including drawing on their kid, claims it has stopped responding to emails. Full story.
First look: New boutique childcare centre proposed for surprise site
The battle to solve the Gold Coast’s shortage of childcare centres has taken another step, with plans unveiled for a new early learning facility in a surprise suburb. FIND OUT MORE
‘They drew on my kid’: Learning centre breaches leave mum aghast
A Gold Coast early learning centre has been hauled over the coals after serious breaches including calling a furious mum’s ex – who was not the father – to pick up her child. FULL STORY
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Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Hands-on’: How kids are learning about bush tucker
From bush tucker to thriving desert vegetable gardens, the Woolworths Junior Landcare grants are boosting kids’ environmental learning in some unexpected ways.
Gogglebox stars’ advice to help kids write better
From Gogglebox to grammar: Kerry and Izzy Silbery reveal how family chats can supercharge and help Aussie kids.
Massive demand: Best and worst suburbs for childcare on Coast
Childcare spaces are incredibly limited in some parts of the Gold Coast, while others are much better served. See where you have the best chance of finding a space.
Super mum: ‘Doctors stare blankly – we have blown them away’
A Gold Coast family living with development roadblocks is leaving doctors agape with their own self-started support service – and here’s how you can help too. Read about their fundraiser.
More than 200 childcare centres in QLD not meeting the grade
A staggering number of childcare centres have been slapped with a low rating following an independent audit of facilities in Queensland. See how your centre rates. FULL LIST
‘Second worst in world’: Lack of paid leave puts kids at risk
Aussie doctors want paid parental leave for mums to be extended, saying it’s “critical” for development. Here’s how kids are being affected.
Hembrow shares drug-free birth with millions
Australia’s top influencer has shared an intimate video of her first drug-free natural birth, saying it was the ‘hardest yet most rewarding thing she’s ever done’. WARNING: Graphic.
‘It’s just so sad’: Daycare forced to shut
Dozens of families will be on the hunt for new childcare options as a busy Goodstart daycare centre prepares to close its doors.
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