It’s EOFY – Here’s the Bit About CCS That Aussie Kindies Families Need to Know
Tax time is here, and if your family gets the Child Care Subsidy, there’s one extra thing worth knowing about. Each year, once the books close on 30 June, Services Australia balances your CCS – comparing what you were paid with what you were actually entitled to. It sounds more complicated than it is. Here’s the short version.
Is My Toddler Late Talking? A Down-to-Earth Guide for Parents
If you’ve been wondering whether your toddler is talking as much as they should be, you’re in really good company. It’s one of those things nearly every parent wonders about at some point, and it makes sense. Language develops so quickly in the early years, and it can be hard to know what’s typical.
Warm, Wholesome and Honestly Good: Our Winter Menu Has Arrived
There’s nothing quite like a warm meal on a cold day, and at Aussie Kindies, we reckon the kids deserve the best of it. Our 2026 Winter Menu is here, and it’s full of hearty, wholesome food made fresh at your centre every single day. Real ingredients, real cooking, real good.
Fussy Eaters and Childcare: What’s Normal, What Grows, and What We Do at the Table
If your little one has strong opinions about what’s on their plate, or would happily eat the same three foods on rotation for the rest of their life, you are in very good company. Fussy eating is one of the most common things families deal with in the early childhood years, and honestly, one of the most Googled. The short version? It’s normal, it’s developmental, and it does get better. Here’s what you need to know, how our mob at Aussie Kindies approaches mealtimes, and a few things you can try at home too.
Why Risky Play Matters – Let Them Climb, Get Muddy, and Figure It Out
If you’ve found yourself saying “be careful” roughly forty times in a single afternoon at the park, you’re definitely not alone. But here’s the thing, the research on risky play is pretty clear, and it might just change how you feel about watching your kid scramble up a tree or leap off something slightly higher than you’d like. Risky play isn’t about throwing caution to the wind. It’s about understanding that a bit of managed challenge is genuinely one of the best things for your child’s development. Here’s why, and how we make it part of everyday life at Aussie Kindies.
Luna Roo, Soccer Trays, and a Whole Lot of Storytime Fun at Aussie Kindies
Picture this: millions of kids across Australia, sitting down at exactly the same moment, to hear the same story. That’s what National Simultaneous Storytime is all about, and on 27 May, our Aussie Kindies crew were right there with them.
National Reconciliation Week 2026 – Being All In, Starting With the Little Ones
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June every year. It marks two big moments in Australia’s history – the 1967 referendum, and the 1992 Mabo decision – and it’s a time for all of us to reflect on where we’ve come from, where we’re going, and what reconciliation actually requires of each of us. This year’s theme is All In. Not watching from the sidelines. Not waiting for someone else to do it. All of us, every day. At Aussie Kindies, we reckon that starts with the little ones, and it starts early.
What Learning Really Looks Like for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Every parent has been there. You pick up your kid at the end of the day, ask what they got up to, and get some version of “stuff” or “played” or, if you’re lucky, a very detailed story about someone else’s lunchbox.
It can feel like a bit of a mystery, honestly. You’re dropping your child off, paying good money, and the answer you get is… played?
When Should I Enrol My Child in Childcare?
If you’ve got a baby on the way, or a little one at home and a return-to-work date looming, childcare is probably already on your mind. Good news: you’re asking the right question. The honest answer is that most families wish they’d started looking sooner. This guide covers when to get on a waitlist, how the whole process works, what to look for when you visit a centre, and what to pack for day one.
Child Development Milestones: What to Expect from Birth to School Age
Every parent has had that moment, watching their child do something new and wondering, is that normal? Should they be doing more of this? Less of that? It’s one of the most common things families ask us, and honestly, it never gets old.