Burdekin Family Day Care

28/10/2025

***PUBLIC NOTICE***
This is the final post for Burdekin Family Day Care Scheme

The Management Committee of Burdekin Family Day Care Scheme has decided to wind up the service (13/11/25).
Burdekin Family Day Care Scheme has had the privilege of providing quality care and education for the families of the Burdekin district for over 34 years and would like to say thank you for your support💛

28/10/2025

Where are we this weekend? 🤔

The team is heading to Townsville to say g’day to our little Queenslanders at the next free & fun family event! 🌞

On Sunday 2 November from 9am to 12pm, we’ll be alongside other Queensland Government services spreading the word on Free Kindy and engaging with local families.

There will be plenty of activities, food trucks and entertainment 🎶 if you’re coming along we will see you there, and stay tuned for more upcoming events!

Learn more and register here: www.qld.gov.au/littlequeenslanders

20/10/2025

Is there a fire ban in your area? Check before you light. When a fire bans' in place, no fires - no excuses. Read More Bushfire Survival Plan Make your Bushfire Survival Plan so everyone will know what to do in the event of a bushfire. Read More Plan to survive Interconnected smoke alarms and an esc...

17/10/2025

Next Week is Children's Week! The theme for this year is based on UNCRC Article 42: Everyone should know about Children’s Rights. The celebration will run from 18 to26 October 2025.



https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/uncrc-article-42-everyone-must-know-childrens-righ
Save the Children Australia

14/10/2025

Why Kids Should Work on a Vertical Surface

"Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position!"

Read more here > https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/motor-skills-and-more-working-on-a-vertical-surface/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

14/10/2025

10/10/2025

We’re excited to announce that our Step Up to Prep Program will commence on Friday, 24th October.

To help us with planning, we ask that families register their interest in attending the program.

We look forward to welcoming our future preps!

09/10/2025

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day (10 Oct), falling towards the end of Queensland Mental Health Week (4–12 Oct). This year's theme is "Connect for mental health". In FDC we connect with children, families and community every day—and language access matters.
Explore resources in languages other than English to share with families and your networks:
https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/download-resources/cald/

👉 Download resources: Queensland Mental Health Week.
👉 Share with families you support and add a “connection check-in” to your program today.

09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Ever tried reasoning with your child mid-meltdown—and got nowhere?

Here’s why:
When a child is dysregulated, it’s like there’s a traffic jam in their brain. Emotions have blocked the road, and nothing—not rewards, not consequences, not even your calmest logic—can get through.

What they need first isn’t correction.
It’s connection.

Help them clear the jam by offering co-regulation: a steady presence, deep breaths, or even just sitting quietly together. Once their “road” is clear again, then you can talk, teach, and guide.

Save this as a reminder: Calm first, teach later.

Want more?
You’ll find deeper insights and practical tools in my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent, available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon.

08/10/2025

Free Kindy gives Queensland kids the chance to explore, play and learn with 15 hours of free kindy, 40 weeks per year.

With kindy enrolments now open for 2026, find out how Free Kindy can benefit your child and give them a strong start in their early education journey. To find your nearest Free Kindy service, visit www.qld.gov.au/freekindy

08/10/2025