Shared learning for hearing and deaf children in Brisbane

Ahead of Auslan Day on 13 April, Uniting Early Learning (UEL) has reframed what inclusive education can look like - starting with communication. In UEL Aspley and UEL Toowong centres, Auslan is being introduced to both hearing and deaf children, creating environments...

The Powerful Learning Hidden Inside Pretend Play

We all have fond memories of childhood — pretending to be someone or something else while playing with friends. Play was free, relaxed and enjoyable, yet we were acquiring valuable skills during those pretend games. Research shows that young children who regularly...

Helping Your Child Adjust to Their First Childcare Experience

No one warns you that the toughest part of childcare isn’t finding the right centre. It’s standing at the door with your child on the first day, watching their face contort in despair, and leaving anyway. Some kids walk in like they own the place. Others cling to your...
Early Learning