News Room

Dear Staff & Families, Re: Unwell children and staff It is timely as we have now entered winter with increasing levels of colds, flu and COVID-19 infections, that we remind everyone in our service communities about the current settings with regards to children,...

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and heartfelt appreciation as we reflect on the incredible response to our Rochester Kindergarten Flood Appeal. we have received unwavering support, both in terms of generous donations and words of encouragement, during this...

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Belinda Schultz - Early Years Manager has just celebrated 21 years of dedicated service to our organisation! Belinda has been a crucial member of our team, and her commitment to excellence and keeping the joy has been...

Playgroups are social gatherings for parents and their young children, typically under five years old, to come together and engage in play-based activities. These gatherings provide an opportunity for children to socialize and develop their social and emotional...

Check out this amazing video showcasing the Helm Street Kindergarten, winner of the 2021 Victorian Early Years Awards in the Continuity of Early Learning category. In this short clip, you'll see the wonderful artwork completed by the children and their families, as...

We have updated our E-Safety for Children policy. To view a full list of our policies, visit our policies page. Please note that recently updated policies are highlighted in RED.

Dear families If you have a child enrolled in funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Early Start Kindergarten or Access to Early Learning this year, you would have received or will shortly receive a Kinder Kit.  Kinder Kits are activity boxes filled with educational...

The SunSmart app has gone global and now provides UV levels and sun protection times for different locations worldwide. You cannot see or feel UV radiation, but as the main cause of skin cancer, it is important to be aware of when UV levels reach 3 and above and sun...

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Tweddle Child & Family Health Service are looking for dads of young children (aged 0-4 years) to get involved in a project about how to boost the health and wellbeing of dads during early parenthood. The Murdoch...

Just $39 funds one life-saving call to the crisis support line this holiday season One call is all it takes to make a difference to someone in need this holiday season. A trained Crisis Supporter will be there to listen without judgement and provide practical,...

Access Australia Group are currently taking names and scheduling in interviews ready for enrolment for 2023. In 2023 they are offering the Cert 3 as online course, with regular support from local trainers so that students are able to work at Shine Bright, earning an...

Shine Bright EYM Rochester Kindergarten recently received some lovely letters from the children of the various Macedon Ranges Kindergartens. Sending their best wishes as they recover from flooding that has forced the closure of the service. Visit our fundraising...

Continuing on from the beautiful Easter Art work the children created in April the children have now completed some Spring artwork for the residents at Logan Lodge Aged Care. The children are excited to give their artwork to the residents to brighten up their rooms...

We know how challenging this year has been, but we have your back and would like to offer our support to help you connect with the parents in your school, especially the fathers in your school community, who are often not as engaged as the mothers.   The...

Foundation house is conducting a project to understand the:  • needs of refugee-background communities around mental health and wellbeing• barriers they experience when accessing mental health and wellbeing support• forms of support that will help the community to...

The children at Shine Bright Woorinen South Kindergarten have recently been engaged in the creation of an 'Identity Panel. They celebrate the uniqueness of each child through a self-portrait and a photograph, while the placement of them together presents a visual...

Queensland University is asking for Early Childhood Educators to lend their voice in an anonymous online survey for early childhood educators. QUT is seeking >400 early childhood educators to complete an anonymous online survey about barriers and facilitators to...