The calmer we are, the calmer our children are, the longer they play and concentrate. But 'how do you do it?', and how do you enjoy slowing down?

Lifelong Learning at Home - a national online early education resource hub - is now available to support families currently self-isolating with their children. 

Created early childhood education experts and early childhood teachers from around Australia, Lifelong Learning at Home incorporates daily and weekly programs, downloadable resources, videos, activities, and information for families. 

The Australian Government has announced a new Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package which will ensure children can remain enrolled in child care.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on Australia and on the early education and child care industry – our people continue to shine through our values.

It’s the catchy song you can’t help but sing along to; but do you know about the benefits simple songs like this can have for your child? 

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.

A new year of fun and learning has begun! We're so excited to invite families to our National Family Fun Fair on Saturday the 1st of February in more than 130 Lifelong Learning Centre locations around Australia from 10 am to 1 pm.

More than 150 Lifelong Learning Centres around Australia have launched Summer Programs featuring exciting new play-based learning experiences to run through December 2019 and January 2020. 

As bushfires continue to threaten in NSW and around Australia, our Lifelong Learning Centre teams are stepping up their community spirit.