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Research shows us that children who start ahead tend to stay ahead with the early years providing the foundation for the rest of a child's life.

First Five Years is a collaborative community of parents and educators sharing information about the early years and meeting the challenges of raising young children. First Five Years acknowledges that a parent is a child’s primary teacher and empowers parents with information so that children can benefit from high quality, early learning extending into the home. Written in a collaboration between experienced journalists, leading academics and professional educators, First Five Years provides a source of reliable knowledge and a community to share information about the early years and meet the challenges of raising young children. Community Standards

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12/02/2026

Planning ahead for your child’s early learning journey?

We offer quality early learning grounded in purposeful play, safety and wellbeing, and evidence-based practice. All led by degree-qualified teachers and educators.

If your family's needs have changed for 2026, our Family Support Team is here to help.

Whether you’re looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback, they'll take the time to support you.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to discuss your family's needs - 1800 222 543

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Learn about our Birth to 3 Practice Framework and programs at Goodstart for your baby or toddler.

07/02/2026

Every day, our educators and teachers make hundreds of small decisions that shape a child's confidence, joy and sense of belonging.

We measure impact through research and outcomes — but children experience it in the moments that matter most.

How safe they feel.
How curious they become.
How confident they grow.

This is Goodstart, through the eyes and voices of the children we're here for.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to discuss your family's needs - 1800 222 543
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18/07/2023

Hear about the challenges LGBTQIA+ families face on their parenting journey's from Ashley Scott of Rainbow Families and Dr. Nicole Highet from Centre for Perinatal Excellence.
Let's create safe communities, provide support, and celebrate diversity. Share the love!

Challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ families include difficulties in the journey to parenthood, intrusive questioning, and discrimination in mainstream services

11/07/2023

Dr. Nicole Highet, Founder and Executive Director of Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) compassionately unravels the complexities of postnatal rage. Discover coping strategies, seek support, and empower yourself. You're not alone!

The term postnatal rage is, thankfully, gaining visibility. Conversations about postnatal rage have become more common over the past few years with the rise in

23/06/2023

Gain valuable insights on managing food allergies in children under five in this helpful article, including signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, strategies to managing allergies at home and tips for starting childcare from Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia.

Real parents. Real problems. We’re here with a group of leading early learning and parenting professionals to answer your questions.

16/06/2023

Cord blood banking can provide your family with many benefits. Leading provider, Cell Care and expert Professor Jenkin from Monash University offer valuable insights into the process and the profound significance of this practice.

Real parents. Real problems. We’re here with a group of leading early learning and parenting professionals to answer your questions.

18/04/2023

Traumatic experiences can affect children in many ways. Let's keep an eye on their behavior, emotions and offer the support they need to heal and grow.

Helping children through trauma

04/04/2023

Planning for the unexpected is essential, especially for young families. Make sure your children are always taken care of, even if you're not there.

What parents need to consider when it comes to writing a will - including financial distribution, who cares for the children, who manages the children's

28/03/2023

Unlocking a world of possibilities starts with the keys to literacy - a strong foundation in oral language, a passion for storytelling, and a love of books. Let's empower our children with these essential skills!

The key to children’s literacy is setting the foundations of oral language, story telling and a love of books. Compared to our peer countries, Australia is

22/03/2023

Check out this article for step-parenting strategies for success!

Being a step-parent can be challenging, but with the right tools and mindset, you can build a positive relationship with your step-children and create a happy blended family. Share with anyone who may find it helpful!

The main challenge for stepparents is to develop their own unique role within the family that works for everyone.

07/03/2023

Hear from Tiffany Noble, National Manager of Speech Pathology at Goodstart Early Learning as she explains how communication, speech and language begin far before a child’s first verbal word.

Communication development is linked to many other outcomes, so parents are encouraged to be proactive and seek early intervention if they@re concerned.Babies

29/11/2022

All parents know those moments when our children seemingly lose all control over their emotions, resulting in big tantrums. Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most popular relationship and parenting experts. He explains why our little ones have big feelings.

Dr Justin Coulson is a three-time bestselling author, a TEDx speaker, and one of Australia's most popular relationships and parenting experts. In this

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