From 1 July 2023, families using child care must pay the gap fee using electronic means. The gap fee is the difference between the provider’s fee and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) amount. Electronic funds transfer, or EFT, is when a customer pays a bill using electronic means. This change will help the government protect CCS…
As we enter the hot Summer months, sun safety becomes one of the most important topics that caregivers or parents to young children should focus on to avoid dangerous exposure to the sun. With Australia experiencing some of the highest UV levels in the world, it’s important that we educate children about the harmful effects…
The COVID 19 pandemic brought a whole new awareness to handwashing and hygiene – yet parents and caregivers have long been familiar with the rate at which germs can spread. Teaching your child about hand washing and other essential hygiene routines at a young age can be a huge step in helping to keep you…
Resilience is a big word in education at the moment and for good reason – it’s an incredibly valuable skill to teach your child. Building resilience takes time and effort and some children will naturally gain it faster than others. Many parents and caregivers mistakenly think that resilience only becomes important for school age children…
Emotions can be hugely overwhelming for children and adults alike. Investing the time to regularly talk about feelings with your child is one of the best things you can do as a parent or caregiver. Not only will openly talking about feelings help your child to better understand their emotions, it could also significantly improve…
Although none of us want to think about being in an emergency situation either with or without our children, it’s important to be prepared if a situation does arise. Teaching your child what to do in the case of an emergency could save lives, and it’s never too young to start to increase their awareness.…
Is it time to start your career as an Educator in an early education and care setting? Child Care Services Training is seeking motivated and committed people to take part in the Stepping Stone SA Childcare & Early Development Centres Pre-employment Program. If you can commit to a 48-week training program starting in January 2023 and are eligible…
Reading to your child is one of the best things you can do to help them learn about the world around them. It’s a brilliant activity to do with your child from birth and helps to build on the natural bond you have with your baby or infant. There are so many well written children’s…
As adults, we all have different temperaments and children are no different. Shyness is a normal behaviour in babies and children, and there is certainly nothing wrong with it. The way that children interact with the world around them is determined by a huge variety of factors. Some children may be naturally shy or take…
Toddler tantrums are a natural part of child development – and they can be stressful for everyone involved. Learning how to help your child to deal with their tantrums is a really useful step for both you and your toddler to take. Understanding toddler tantrums Tantrums are your child’s way of showing that they are…