Child Care Subsidy Changes in July 2018
8 min read From 1 July 2018, The Government Child Care Subsidy makes early learning more affordable for many Australians. The below guide is provided to help break down the benefits for you and your family. There are three means tests that will be applied to assess your eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy: 1. Combined family income The table below shows the percentage of child care fees the Government will contribute...
Music help babies develop cognitive skills
Engaging musical experiences can help babies develop cognitive skills. A new study by scientists at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows that a series of play sessions with music improved 9-month-old babies’ brain processing of both music and new speech sounds. Source: University of Washington Credit: © highwaystarz /...
World Refugee Day 2016
Organizations, communities and leaders from around the world are recognizing Monday, June 20, as World Refugee Day Kidscape’s children learn about the notion of belonging to communities, fostering their ability to act with compassion and kindness. We have compiled a list of tips that first appeared on UNICEF’s website, about how to help your child understand and process what is going on in the world around them. Ask open...
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy We believe that children need to be provided with a nurturing and safe environment in which they will experience trust, security and loving relationships in order for them to reach their full potential.Early childhood is a unique stage of a child’s life. Therefore, we will plan for the individual needs of each child, based on knowledge of early childhood theory and practice.To read our KIDSCAPE philosophy in full, click...