Invisible isn’t absent: What disclosure taught me about power, being believed and our neurodivergent kids

You could sit across from me in a counselling room or hear me speak at a conference, and never know what makes it possible. I found out later in life that I'm AuDHD: Autistic and ADHD. I also live with PTSD and complex PTSD, sensory processing differences, PMDD (a...
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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...
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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...
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Muddy hands, curious minds: Why outdoor learning matters for young children

It's mid-morning at Little Scholars Yatala, and a small group of children are crouched at the edge of the Albert River, watching something move in the reeds. One child points. Another asks what it eats. An educator crouches down beside them, in no hurry to move things...
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