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.
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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.
1000 more places: New childcare centres coming to Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley
Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley are fast-growing regions in Queensland, with families flooding in and creating massive demand for childcare. SEE OUR INTERACTIVE MAP HERE:
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Revealed: Toowoomba’s best and worst childcare centres
Some of Toowoomba’s childcare centres have been rated as exceeding industry benchmarks, however six childcare centres have failed to meet these standards. FULL LIST: How every child care centre rated.
Meet the maker: Mum behind new app to make big difference
After her child was born at just 26 weeks and diagnosed with a condition, a loving mum invented an app to help kids at school.
‘Delightful’: Author delivers special surprise for Toowoomba students
The two best mates have received a special gift from an author, after they dressed as characters from her book for Book Week.
BIG WIN: Childcare educator takes out gold for Darling Downs region
“The families become my family and my home becomes their home … I still get regular visits from kids I used to look after.”
Childcare centre proposed for emerging regional community
Up to a dozen jobs could be created if the Toowoomba Regional Council approves a new childcare centre in an emerging community.
Toowoomba student tells bullies to ‘buzz off’ in new campaign
A Toowoomba primary school student has launched the third edition of her homegrown anti-bullying campaign, and it’s delivering results for her colleagues.
Childcare centre donates $20k in defibrillators to groups
A TOOWOOMBA childcare centre has offered to donate several defibrillators to community groups and local businesses that need them, in the interest of public health.
Call for more ‘father figures’ in schools and kindy
The National Children’s Commissioner has called for more men to work in schools and daycare centres as “father figures’’ for kids with single mothers.
Drug-using childcare worker allowed to stay on the job
A drug-user was allowed to care for kids in a Queensland daycare centre, taking random drug tests for six months while on the job, despite being under an official sanction for placing children at risk.
Childcare workers ‘can’t even change nappies’
Dodgy training courses are blamed for a crisis plaguing Australian childcare centres, with a survey revealing 60 per cent of operators complained that graduates struggle with basic English language and lack the skills to care for children.
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