The process of reading has enormous health and wellness benefits for children, and adults alike. Reading is a way to calm and relax the body, while stimulating the mind with creativity, enjoyment and the ability to build on knowledge and understanding. 

Drawing on a blank piece of paper is a powerful way for children's imagination and creativity to go as far as they take it.  

For many Australian families, their investment in their child’s early education and care is significant, which is why access to the Australian Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is so important. Understanding the subsidy and how to make the most of the benefit before your child starts care can make a big difference to the family budget. 

We know that childcare has plenty of benefits for children - from learning and growing physically, emotionally and academically, to building relationships and forming an understanding of social cues and much more.

Explaining the importance of hand washing and using soap to children can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you can’t see germs. Thankfully, we have a fun, hands-on activity you can do at home with your child to help them understand why using soap is so important!

This week, many Lifelong Learning Centres across the country celebrated Holi, an ancient Hindu festival signifying the victory of good over evil.

Loose parts play allows children to turn everyday items into anything their imagination creates - from wooden blocks, leaves, acorns, cotton wool - the options are endless! Learn more about this play and learn method.

We're so proud of our Lifelong Learning School Readiness graduates, who are celebrating the huge milestone of being 'Big School' ready! Many of our graduates have attended our childcare centres since they were babies and toddlers, making the ceremony very special for our parents and educators alike.