Goodstart Early Learning Taree

26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

12/08/2026

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

29/07/2026

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

27/07/2026

FREE Produce Pop Up - Taree

We have teamed up with Foodbank to bring fresh, free produce to our community!

Date: Thursday 6th August
Time: 8:30am
Location: Bunnings Carpark, Taree

Come along, fill your reusable shopping bag with FREE fresh fruit, vegetables, and loaves of bread.

If you, your family, or someone you know could benefit from this support, we’d love to see you there. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches those who may need it most.

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊🙌🏽

15/07/2026

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

20/05/2026

Today we are celebrating by hosting a teddy bears picnic to raise funds for the Cancer Council Australia. For anyone who would like to donate, you can do so via the following link 🧸

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, grandmothers, stepmums, mother figures, those hoping and praying to become mothers, and those carrying the heartbreak of losing a baby. 💐❤️

Today we honour every journey to motherhood — the joy, the love, the strength, the longing, and the memories held close to the heart. Sending love to everyone for whom today brings happiness, reflection, hope, or grief. You are seen, remembered, and deeply valued. 🌷

08/05/2026

Upper Lansdowne Public School is more than just a school—it’s part of the heart of our community.

Right now, it’s at risk.

Due to low enrolment numbers, we’ve entered a consultation phase with the Department of Education. There is a real possibility the school could go into recess as early as Term 3. Recess means closure—and once a small school closes, it’s incredibly hard to bring it back. A school in recess does not enrol students. Staff and school assets are redeployed to nearby schools.

This school represents connection, opportunity, and a future for local families. Losing it would mean more than just losing a classroom—it would mean losing a vital part of our community.
The Department has emphasised the need for more locally zoned enrolments. At present, only 5 of our 10 students live within the Upper Lansdowne zone, and we will lose 2 of those at the end of term.

By the end of term, we must submit “our story” outlining why Upper Lansdowne Public School should remain open—while also working to increase enrolments.

We need to come together now!

📍 Community Meeting – 19 May at the hall
This is our chance to gather, share ideas, and take action.

Join our community group with the same name to add to the coversation.

If this school means something to you—whether you’re a parent, past student, neighbour, or community member—we need your voice!

Let’s stand together and do everything we can to keep Upper Lansdowne Public School open!

08/05/2026

There is a Fire station open day tomorrow for anyone who’s interested. We are so grateful for our emergency services 💕

🚒 Open Day this Saturday!

This Saturday 9 May from 10am – 2pm our local Fire Rescue Stations are hosting an open day!

Bring the family along to meet the incredible firefighters, check out the trucks and equipment up close, and learn more about how our emergency services keep the community safe.

Information on participating stations can be found via: http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/openday

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 295 Forster
Fire & Rescue NSW Wingham 502 Station
453 Station Taree Fire and Rescue NSW

01/05/2026

We’re often asked what being not-for-profit really means for our families.

Simply put, it means that our purpose always comes before profit. Every dollar we make is reinvested back into our centres, to provide children with enriching and safe learning environments.

We understand how important it is for children to be in a place where they feel safe and settled. And when families need to make a change - planned or unexpected - we’re here to help make that transition easier.

We’re here to support families when it matters most – because every child deserves a Goodstart! ✨