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Inclusion 3 min read

Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week in early learning

CCS 3 min read

What are the immunisation requirements for the child care subsidy?

Wellbeing 4 min read

How to talk to your child about tough topics

Fees 5 min read

Is going back to work worth it once you've paid for childcare?

Inclusion 3 min read

Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week in early learning

National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week are two of the most meaningful weeks on the early learning calendar. Here's what each one is, how services celebrate, and how your family can take part respectfully.

CCS 3 min read

What are the immunisation requirements for the child care subsidy?

To be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), your child must meet certain immunisation requirements. Let’s take a closer look at the current immunisations needed for childcare.

Wellbeing 4 min read

How to talk to your child about tough topics

The truth is, there’s no single “right” way to talk to young children about difficult topics. But there are ways to make those conversations feel calmer, clearer, and more supportive for everyone involved.

Fees 5 min read

Is going back to work worth it once you've paid for childcare?

Going back to work almost always leaves your family better off after childcare, and the Child Care Subsidy is a big part of why. This guide shows how to work it out day by day rather than salary against total fees: your after-tax pay for a day of work, minus your gap fee. It covers the 3 Day Guarantee, which gives every eligible family at least three subsidised days a week, how your subsidy percentage works, and the longer-term payoff in super and earnings. Run your numbers with the Child Care Subsidy calculator and plan the days that suit you.

Centrelink 3 min read

Returning to work? Here's what to tell Centrelink

Going back to work changes two things Services Australia uses to work out your Child Care Subsidy: your family income estimate and your recognised participation. This guide walks through what to update in myGov and when, so your subsidy stays accurate and you avoid a debt when your payments are balanced after the financial year. It explains why the income estimate matters most, how the 3 Day Guarantee affects your subsidised hours, and includes a quick return-to-work checklist. It's a ten-minute job once you know what to look for, and getting it right keeps your subsidy flowing smoothly.

Parenting 4 min read

Asking for flexible work after parental leave: your right to request

If you're a parent of a young child returning to work, you may have a legal right to request flexible working arrangements under the National Employment Standards. This guide explains who's eligible, what flexible work can look like, and how to make a request that has to be properly considered. It covers what to put in writing, the 21-day response deadline, the limited grounds for refusal, and what to do if you're refused. It also covers your return-to-work guarantee after unpaid parental leave. It's general information, not legal advice, and the Fair Work Ombudsman can help with your situation.

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The 11 best-rated childcare centres in Augustine Heights (4300), according to parents

Choosing childcare in Augustine Heights can be overwhelming, with more than 100 services across the 4300 postcode. This guide brings together the 11 centres receiving the strongest praise from local parents, based on hundreds of public reviews. Centres are grouped around the things families care about most, including learning and development, facilities, educators and communication. Highly rated options include Springfield Children’s Development Centre, C&K Kruger Community Kindergarten and several Guardian Childcare & Education centres. The guide also covers average childcare costs and offers practical tips for comparing centres, checking NQS ratings, touring services and joining waitlists. Ratings reflect public Google and Care for Kids reviews as at August 2026

Enrolment 5 min read

The 9 best-rated childcare centres in Wentworthville (2145), according to parents

Choosing childcare can be difficult, especially when you’re balancing work, family and everything in between. Wentworthville’s 2145 postcode has a range of childcare and early learning services, with parent reviews offering useful insight into what families value most. We’ve reviewed hundreds of public ratings and comments to identify the centres receiving the strongest praise, helping parents build a shortlist based on their priorities. From highly rated early learning centres and preschools to family daycare options, this guide brings the most consistently praised services together. Ratings reflect publicly available Google and Care for Kids figures as at August 2026 and should be used as a starting point for further research.

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Sam & Ryan

Ivanhoe

"We loved having complete access to the services in our area. As we both work, having the time to look through our options after dinner was an enormous help!"

Rebecca & Simon

Sunbury

"Care for Kids helped me find a better option for my child who wasn't responding well to his original placement. We loved being able to filter through our requirements & enquire straight away to ensure his needs were met."

Megan & Tim

Blacktown

"As first time parents we had no idea where to start! We felt really overwhelmed, so we loved being able to set aside time to learn about our options & the types of learning available."

Matthew & Claire

Moorooka

"We love Care for Kids! 3rd time enquiring through their platform! So easy!"

Susanna

Parklea

"The cost calculator and Subsidy Calculator are such great tools! Finally, I can rest assured I won't be going over my budget."

Jason & Grace

Aspendale

"Care for Kids & Toddle is great. We loved being able to share the journey with our friends to ensure our friends saw the same great centres. Enquiring and keeping track has never been easier!"

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Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week in early learning

What are the immunisation requirements for the child care subsidy?

How to talk to your child about tough topics

Is going back to work worth it once you've paid for childcare?

Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week in early learning

What are the immunisation requirements for the child care subsidy?

How to talk to your child about tough topics

Is going back to work worth it once you've paid for childcare?

Returning to work? Here's what to tell Centrelink

Asking for flexible work after parental leave: your right to request

The 11 best-rated childcare centres in Augustine Heights (4300), according to parents

The 9 best-rated childcare centres in Wentworthville (2145), according to parents

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