Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart’s extraordinary educators and teachers are about to receive a bumper pay rise. The Fair Work Commission has granted the single biggest pay rise in the history of early education and if you work at Goodstart your salary is linked to this decision. We’re also increasing the ‘above award’ loading we pay to educators to 4% above the new award rate. There’s never been a better time to work in early learning at Goodstart. To find your perfect role at Goodstart, visit https://lnkd.in/dzccmnaU

What a fantastic time we had celebrating our South Australian teams at the 2024 State Goodies Awards in Adelaide! We couldn’t be prouder of all the exceptional finalists and winners who go above and beyond to make a lasting difference every day. Congratulations to each team and individual honoured – your hard work and dedication truly shine! Be sure to check out the full list of winners and photos below. Stay tuned for even more highlights coming from New South Wales this week. A huge thank you to our Major Sponsor, Modern Teaching Aids, and our Silver Sponsors, Coles for Business, Optus, and Winc Australia. We’re also grateful to our support and exhibitor partners for making this event a success. ⭐ Champion of Safety, Health and Wellbeing: Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale ⭐ Advancing Reconciliation: Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale ⭐ Enabling Environments Excellence: Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale ⭐ Making A Difference: Goodstart Early Learning Clearview ⭐ Family and Community Partnerships Excellence: Goodstart Early Learning Payneham ⭐ Goodstart Educator of the Year: Goodstart Early Learning Belair ⭐ Goodstart Early Learning Business Leader of the Year: Goodstart Early Learning Old Reynella ⭐ Goodstart Centre of the Year: Goodstart Early Learning Parafield Gardens

We are excited to announce that Catherine Jones, the Educational Leader and Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart Kurri Kurri, has been honored with the NSW 2025 Premier’s Teachers Mutual Bank Aboriginal Education Scholarship. This esteemed scholarship aims to support teachers in expanding their understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal education. Last year, the national curriculum for the early childhood sector, the ‘Early Years Learning Framework,’ underwent revisions that now require teachers to be culturally responsive and to create culturally safe environments through intercultural pedagogies. Catherine will embark on a 5-week study tour across Australia and New Zealand to deeply engage with Aboriginal culture, explore her own connection to the land, and gain further insights into creating culturally safe environments. Her goal is to unpack the implications of the revisions for teachers, explore how to implement them in practice, and ultimately benefit the children and our local communities. You can read more about her journey here! https://brnw.ch/21wO0N4

It’s that time of year and there is truly nothing quite like it – celebrating the incredible life-changing role of Goodstarters and Goodstart centres at our Goodies Awards.    Our Goodies season started last week in Perth – a huge congratulations to all state winners at the 2024 WA State Goodies Awards!    We are so proud to celebrate as an organisation our wonderful teams and individuals. Check out the list and photos of all the winners below.    Next week we head over to Melbourne for the VIC and TAS State Conference and State awards – stay tuned.    We’d also like to take a moment to give a shout-out to all our incredible partners and suppliers who have got behind our conference and awards series – with your support we’ve been able to make our event series even more AMAZING!    Thank you in particular to our Major Sponsor Modern Teaching Aids, and our Silver Sponsors Coles for Business, Optus and Winc Australia. ⭐Champion of Safety, Health and Wellbeing - Goodstart Mount Nasura  ⭐Advancing Reconciliation - Goodstart Canning Vale - Campbell Road  ⭐Enabling Environments Excellence - Goodstart Thornlie  ⭐Making A Difference - Goodstart Huntingdale  ⭐Family and Community Partnerships Excellence- Goodstart Warnbro South  ⭐Goodstart Educator of the Year - Jing Jin - Senior Educator, Goodstart Canning Vale - Campbell Road  ⭐Goodstart Early Learning Business Leader of the Year - Rossann Reeves - Centre Director, Goodstart Baldivis  ⭐Goodstart Centre of the Year- Goodstart Parmelia 

Dear Educator, a reminder that because of you today, a child felt seen, heard and most importantly, loved 💛💜

It’s been just two weeks since the ECA National Conference wrapped up and Goodstarters are so excited to reflect on the incredible insights and learnings gained. At Goodstart, we’ve been celebrating Year of the Educator – to recognise our nation’s change-makers! So, it was only fitting that we invested in ensuring more educators could attend Australia’s largest early learning conference! In total, we had more than 60 Goodstarters attending that included some of our practice partners, teachers and educators! From all accounts, every one of our Goodstarters has benefited from attending – taking back learnings and experiences to share with their teams and to benefit everyday teaching and learning to enhance children’s learning outcomes. To share some of their learning we had a chat to Goodstarters that attended this year. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wNy6c

It’s the final day of the 2024 ECA National Conference and Goodstarters have lots to celebrate!  We were so proud to sponsor Professor Iram Siraj’s keynote address at the ECA National Conference this morning on ‘the Who, What and Why of Pedagogical Leadership’.  Our CEO Dr Ros Baxter said in her introduction to the keynote that Professor Siraj is a “continuing source of inspiration and expert advice to our teams as we continue to support our people as they aspire to the highest possible quality”. Drawing on her decades of expertise as an internationally renowned researcher and academic, Professor Siraj provided insights to the audience in the Great Hall on the importance of pedagogical leadership in running a high-quality centre, explaining that every Centre Director, Ed Leader and Room Leader share the responsibility to create a community of leaders. What an inspiring morning for those in attendance and watching online!  Last night at The HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards, the amazing team at Goodstart Tuggerah were named winners of the Advancing Pedagogy & Practice Award! Goodstart Tuggerah were recognised for their innovative Interability program, significantly advancing early childhood education and care. This inclusive initiative fosters meaningful interactions between neurodiverse individuals and children, promoting inclusivity, social skills, and empathy. Huge congratulations to the team for this well-deserved recognition!  As the conference comes to a close, we are reflecting on these incredible few days of insights and inspiration. We are so proud to have been a Silver Sponsor and International Keynote Sponsor for the conference this year and to have had so many of our amazing people present over the three days - be sure to check out some the photos of the awards night and the final day at ECA National Conference below.  #ECAConference #EarlyLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Another fantastic day at the ECA National Conference in Brisbane today!  So proud of the Goodstarters who have presented so far, it has been an incredible couple of days full of insights and inspiring stories.  Shout out to Dr. Vee Sullivan (Supporting centre leaders through the provision of professional supervision) and Dr. Michele Peden, Rosanne Pugh, and Lana Bradfield (‘Slow the flow: Exploring EYLF v2.0 influences on learning environments and transitions’) for their impactful presentations yesterday. Over today, we had 3 presentations from Goodstarters including: Marie Stuart and Sara Evans presenting on embedding protective strategies into everyday teaching and learning; Charmaine Greenwood and Renee Mitchell presenting ‘Celebrating slow pedagogy’ and to wrap up the day, Marie Stuart and Shannon Kaye presenting their insights on Increasing access and participation in the early years. Check out some of the pics below along with some other great photos of Goodstarters in attendance.  We cannot wait for tomorrow morning’s International Keynote from Professor Iram Siraj! As proud Silver sponsor and International Keynote Sponsor, we are so looking forward to incredible insights that will be shared. Our CEO, Dr Ros Baxter, will also deliver the introductory speech to support Iram’s keynote session on educational leadership. Hope to see you there!  #ECAConference #EarlyLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment Early Childhood Australia

Children of Goodstart take centre stage at Day 1 at the #ECAConference!   We’re incredibly proud of our Goodstart Red Hill team for many reasons – and today it’s their talented children for showcasing their creativity and voices with the unveil of super-sized #ECA letters. These letters are taking pride of place on the main stage of Australia’s largest early learning event, the ECA National Conference, at the Brisbane Convention Centre this week. Goodstart is a proud long-term sponsor.   What’s the story behind the artwork creation? More than 2,100 of Australia’s early learning educators, teachers and early learning professionals had the privilege of hearing the story – told through children’s voices. Children have been working closely with our amazing Red Hill team for weeks, adding their own personal touches to this special project. These beautifully decorated letters were inspired by WNDERS of their Bush Kindy program, featuring native flowers, water dragons, and birds that surround them every day, brought to life through each colourful and intricate layer. Stay tuned to hear the story in our ECA National Conference wrap-up feature next week.   In the meantime, much learning is taking place at #ECAConference to affect the best outcomes for Australia’s children and their learning, development and wellbeing. Tomorrow, our Goodstart Red Hill team – Assistant Director Charmaine Greenwood and Centre Director Renee Janet Mitchell present ‘Celebrating slow pedagogy: The rituals of early learning’. What to expect from this Excellent rated team? Nothing short of an inspiration presentation, informed by research, and practical strategies to improve leadership, practice and service delivery through prioritising educator wellbeing. Red Hill will detail findings from their action research project, including the role of collaborative leadership in enhancing a positive work culture and quality practice.    📅 Day 2 – Thursday 19 September 2024 | Goodstarter presentations: - 9:55am – 10:10am: Marie Stuart & Sara Evans | Feel Safe, Be Safe: Embedding protective strategies into everyday teaching and learning - 12:05pm – 12:50pm: Charmaine Greenwood & Renee Mitchell | Celebrating slow pedagogy: The rituals of early learning - 3:05pm – 3:50pm: Marie Stuart & Shannon Kaye | Increasing access and participation in the early years   Renee Mitchell Marie Stuart Sara Evans Charmaine Greenwood

“This report provides a blueprint to deliver historic reform for our nation - a truly universal early learning and care system that puts children first,” Dr Ros Baxter said this morning. The Productivity Commission has unveiled a groundbreaking report recommending universal early learning for all Australian children. This historic reform promises to enhance access, inclusion, and affordability for families nationwide. At Goodstart, we’re thrilled to support this ambitious blueprint for a brighter future.