What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...

The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...

School-Run Parking Rules and the Fines Parents Actually Get

Every parent knows that odd little panic that kicks in at 2:55 pm. The bell’s about to go. A toddler has kicked off one shoe. Your older child has swimming gear, a lunchbox leak and, somehow, an urgent need to tell you about a permission note that was due yesterday....

Back-to-school boost brings timely support for Queensland families

The back-to-school boost is rolling out across Queensland, with a $100 credit for every primary school student to help families cover school essentials in 2026. Queensland families are receiving a timely helping hand as the back-to-school boost rolls out with the...

$100 ‘Back to School Boost’ to help ease the cost for Queensland families

As the cost of living continues to bite, Queensland families are set to receive a welcome helping hand with back to school costs from 2026. Under a new initiative announced in the Queensland Budget, families with children in primary school will receive a $100 voucher...
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Top tips for starting school

Top tips for starting school

As children grow and develop, families make adjustments. One major adjustment is in response to children starting...