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Don't forget to pack Crunch&Sip® this week!

Packing Crunch&Sip® every day helps children build healthy habits at school.

Find more Crunch&Sip® tips: www.nsw.gov.au/crunchandsip

The 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme, Living Our Truth, celebrates the power of truth-telling, sharing knowledge across generations and telling our stories.

See 🔗 in the first comment to learn how you can celebrate by exploring histories, cultures and perspectives together.

SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

A child’s “difficult behaviour” is often a nervous system asking, “What happens next?”

When mornings are rushed, plans change without warning, play ends suddenly or bedtime feels different every night, children can feel overwhelmed before they have the words to explain it.

Simple routines don’t need to be strict or perfect. They give children something powerful: predictability.

Knowing the usual order of the day can help children feel safer, reduce worry, make transitions easier and build confidence to do more independently. A familiar morning checklist, a consistent after-school wind-down or a calm bedtime rhythm can make a bigger difference than we realise.

The goal isn’t control. It’s connection, preparation and reassurance—especially on the messy days.

FREE WHY ROUTINES REDUCE STRESS IN CHILDREN POSTER

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AusAlert test alert – Today 🚨

AusAlert, a new national warning system that uses the latest technology, is being launched by the Australian Government to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

AusAlert will launch in October 2026, but before then it is being tested across Australia.

On Monday 27 July, your mobile phone, tablet or smart watch may receive a test alert.

The test times:
• 2:00 pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
• 1:30 pm ACST (SA, NT, Broken Hill NSW)
• 12:00 pm AWST (WA)

Devices will:
• vibrate
• play a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds
• get a message on screen confirming it’s a test.

It will make this noise today even if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.

If this could disrupt you or cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time in your location, and leave them off for at least one hour.

This is only a test, so you don’t need to do anything.

In a real emergency, you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To hear what an AusAlert sounds like, visit ausalert.gov.au

🧘🏻‍♀️International Day of Yoga on 21 June is a great time to slow down and move mindfully.

✔️Yoga is good for strength, balance, concentration, relaxation and body awareness. Simple yoga moves like the pencil pose can help children learn about mindful movement.

👉🏻Watch this video to learn more: bit.ly/3RH9Hqz

What if mealtime was also learning time?

For kids aged 3-5, helping out at mealtimes, whether that's setting the table, filling cups, or picking their pizza toppings, builds real skills like counting, communication, and independence.

Head to the Brighter Beginnings page for more free, practical ideas you can fit into your everyday routine.

Your toddler is growing, exploring and starting to show their own personality, including what they like and do not like.

Sleep plays an important role in supporting their development. Toddlers need 11 to 14 hours of sleep a day, including naps. A calm and consistent night routine can help them wind down, feel secure and get the rest they need.

Find free activities and resources to support your parenting journey on the Brighter Beginnings website.

Want to support your child's speech and literacy at home but not sure where to start?

The Connect & Communicate Toolkit fact sheets are packed with simple, proven ideas you can use every day.

Now available in 10 languages, so every family can access the support they need.

Early Childhood Educators (Casual & Traineeship Opportunities)

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Must include current WWCC along with D.O.B and at least two character references and referees.

Early Childhood Teacher, Early Childhood Educator and Casual Educators Job in Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW - SEEK We are a small privately owned family centre with a fabulous team of educators who are enthusiastic and passionate about early childhood education.