Goodstart Early Learning Narwee

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

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We are proud to share our current and published Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with our children, families, and community.

Our RAP represents more than a document, it is a commitment to action. It reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and our responsibility to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures, histories, perspectives, and ways of knowing into our everyday practice.

We recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey of learning, listening, building meaningful relationships, and walking together with respect. Through our RAP, we are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment where every child develops a genuine appreciation of the world's oldest continuing cultures and where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are valued and celebrated.

Together, we can build a future where respect, understanding, and reconciliation are lived every day.

💙 Stronger Together. Better Every Day. 💙

At our recent staff meeting, the Goodstart Narwee team came together to create our Team Value Statement, a reflection of the culture we aspire to build every day and the commitment we make to one another.

Through thoughtful discussion and collaboration, we identified four core values that will guide how we work, connect and grow together: Respect, Support, Psychological Safety and Connection.

This statement represents our shared promise to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. It reflects our commitment to listening with empathy, celebrating each other's strengths, building trusting relationships, and creating a culture where everyone feels safe to contribute and belong.

We are proud of what we created together and look forward to bringing these values to life each day as we continue to support one another, our children and our families.

Thank you both Danielle and Lynda for your unwavering commitment and for the positive impact you have made over the last 10 years. We are so grateful to have you as part of our Goodstart family.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement, we look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you! 💛🎉

We welcomed Uncle Col to our centre for Taronga Zoomobile’s Animals of the Dreaming experience. Through stories and music, he shared knowledge about the animals’ connections to Country and Aboriginal culture.

The children observed a range of native animals up close. Their questions, observations and gentle interactions reflected growing curiosity and respect for living things.

Curiosity was sparked today as Diver Dave returned to share an incredible collection of marine life and ocean treasures. 🌊🪸🦀🦈

The children closely examined a variety of fascinating sea creatures and artefacts, observing and comparing their characteristics while discussing what made each one unique. They eagerly shared their prior knowledge, asked thoughtful questions and discovered new facts about the incredible diversity of our oceans.

The experience encouraged children to investigate, wonder and communicate their thinking as they engaged in meaningful conversations about marine life and the natural environment. Opportunities such as these support children to build scientific inquiry skills, extend their vocabulary and foster a deeper appreciation for living things, inspiring respect for our oceans and the diverse habitats they support.

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

Young children have powerful voices, we just need to listen. 💛

Our nursery children were invited to share their voices through creative expression, using art to represent the experiences, spaces, and moments they value within their learning environment. Although they may not always communicate through words, their ideas, choices, and creations provide meaningful insight into what matters to them.

By valuing these forms of communication, we honour children as capable and active participants in decisions that affect them. This experience reflects our commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), recognising every child’s right to express their views, be heard, and have their perspectives respected from the very beginning.

As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, our children enjoyed a meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural experience with Taryn (Akkah) and her son, Djakapurra.

The children were introduced to traditional musical instruments, including the Kulap (shell rattles), Lumut (bamboo instruments), and Dilbara (clapping sticks). Through stories, songs and music, they explored the rich cultures, histories and traditions of First Nations peoples.

Experiences like these foster children's understanding, respect and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, helping to build a strong sense of belonging, inclusion and connection to Australia's First Peoples. We thank Taryn and Djakapurra for sharing their knowledge, culture and traditions with us.

A big thank you to the Canterbury-Bankstown Library team for visiting Goodstart Narwee and sharing the joy of storytelling with our preschool children.

Reading from an early age builds language, imagination, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Every story shared today is another step towards creating capable, curious, and confident readers.