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Shine On Podcast – Mental health and wellbeing in Early Childhood Education
Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Lees. Nicole is a consultant for Be You with Early Childhood Australia. Nicole’s background includes educator and leadership roles, consultancy and research. She spent several years working in the education sector...
Shine Bright Staff Conference
Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 Staff Conference a huge success. Staff who wish to revisit any of the presentations, documents or images, you can do so below. 2024 Annual Staff Conference Presentation 2024 Annual Staff Conference - Showcase Booklet About our...
Heathcote Playgroup
Heathcote Playgroup is now holding its playgroup on Tuesdays at Bunbunarik Children's Hub, 165 High Street Heathcote. Come along and join the fun, 10am–12noon, during school terms. Playgroup is where parents and carers can get together with their young children for a...
Magic Bean Planting Activity Update
Back in October 2023, we had Charlie planting Magic Beans as one of our activities for Children's Week in Rochester. Charlie has since been tending to his beans, which are now fully grown and sprouting their own beans!
Maiden Gully Vacancies
We have vacancies at our Maiden Gully Early Years Hub for various rooms and ages. 6 weeks to 10 months (Mini Diggers) 18 months to 2 YO (Prospectors) Monday, Tuesday, Friday. 2 YO to 2.5 YO (Pioneers) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 2.5 to 3 YO (Galkangu) Monday....
Media Release – Shine Bright Helm Street Kindergarten Selected for Bilingual Program by Department of Education
Shine Bright is proud to announce that Helm Street Kindergarten has been successful in their application for a Bilingual program sponsored by the Department of Education. Out of over 70 applications received state wide, only 11 were chosen, and Helm Street...
Shine Bright selected as kindergarten provider for Kyabram P-12 College Kindergarten
Mornings are about to run smoother for Kyabram families as Shine Bright is announced as the service provider for the new Kyabram P-12 Kindergarten. This initiative, part of the $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms, aims to provide accessible and high-quality...
Media Release: Shine Bright embarks on a new era of early childhood services in Charlton
2024 will bring a new early years service provider in the Charlton region. Shine Bright Early Years Manager (Shine Bright) has been appointed to deliver early years services, including sessional kindergarten and the much eagerly awaited addition of Long Day Care (LDC)...
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Speaking Spot Bendigo – Telehealth
Free online Speech Pathology clinic for children under school age Speaking Spot Bendigo is a free telehealth clinic providing an opportunity to speak with a Speech Pathologist and Maternal & Child Health Nurse about your child’s speech and language. The service is...
Exciting News: Early Childhood Courses Now Available for $0
Practical Outcomes are thrilled to share some exciting news. Their childcare courses are now available for $0 with funding! Understanding the importance of quality education in the field of early childhood development, Practical Outcomes want to make it accessible to...
FunLoong FUn Day Poster 2023!
Coaching for Returning Teachers and Educators Program
The Coaching for Returning Teachers and Educators Program is a free coaching service now available for teachers and educators returning to or joining the Victorian early childhood workforce. Gowrie Victoria will coordinate the coaching, which supports early childhood...
Victorian Refugee Health Network – September 2023 Newsletter
The latest Victorian Refugee Health Network Newsletter (September 2023) is available to read. In this September issue: News and Events Health and Community-based resources Disability Updates COVID-19 Updates Research, Submissions and Advocacy Opportunities...
Logan Lodge Artwork
Every year the Wiran group from Kunawaa create beautiful art for the residents of Logan Lodge aged care. These are some of the artwork for this year.
Benefits of Combined 3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten
BEst Start, Best Life. Learn More about Free Kindergarten in Victoria... The State Government $9 billion education reform is being rolled out across Victoria – Best Start, Best Life, which includes free 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten. Free 15 hours for 3 year old’s and...
Miners: 18 months – 2 yrs
Staff: 2 Capacity: Up to 8 children Welcome to our Miners room:Our dedicated caregivers engage children in sensory play, introduce simple shapes and colours, and encourage social interactions. Providing a safe and nurturing environment where little ones can explore...
Diggers: 1 yrs
Staff: 2 Capacity: Up to 8 children Welcome to our Diggers room:Providing a safe and nurturing environment where little ones can explore and develop their early skills. We prioritize gentle routines, responsive care, and age-appropriate toys to support their growth...
Mini Diggers: 0 – 1 yrs
Staff: 2 Capacity: Up to 8 children Welcome to our Mini Diggers room:Our nurturing caregivers provide a warm and safe environment where infants can develop their senses and form secure attachments. Our goal is to create a loving and stimulating environment that...
Galkangu: 2.5 – 3 yrs
Staff: 3 Capacity: Up to 12 children Welcome to our Galkangu room:We have a variety of age-appropriate toys, puzzles, and sensory materials to engage the children's senses and enhance their fine motor skills. Our educators facilitate hands-on activities that promote...
Pioneers: 2-2.5 yrs
Staff: 4 Capacity: Up to 16 children Welcome to our Pioneers room:Through play-based learning, children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and express themselves. We offer a balance of structured and unstructured play. Our aim is to create a nurturing and...
Prospectors: 20 months – 3 yrs
Staff: 3 Capacity: Up to 12 children Welcome to our Prospectors room:Through play-based learning, toddlers engage in sensory exploration, language development, and gross motor activities. Our caregivers provide a safe and caring atmosphere, building secure attachments...
Engingeers/Fosterville Kinder Sessional: 3-4 yrs
Staff: 2 Capacity: Up to 22 children Welcome to our Engineers and Fosterville Kinder room:Our experienced educators focus on holistic development, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. Our curriculum is designed to prepare children for the...
Investigators: 3-4 yrs
Staff: 3 Capacity: Up to 33 children Welcome to our Investigators room:This room is all about fostering curiosity and encouraging exploration. Our educators facilitate hands-on activities that promote cognitive development, problem-solving, and early math and literacy...
Discoverers: 4-5 yrs Integrated Kinder
Staff: 3 Capacity: Up to 33 children Welcome to our Discovers Kinder room:Our dedicated educators create an enriching environment that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. Through a combination of play-based activities, structured lessons, and...
What we Have to Offer
Welcome to Shine Bright Maiden Gully Hub, your premier early learning centre. We are proud to offer a wide range of amenities and services to ensure a positive and convenient experience for both children and parents. At Maiden Gully Hub, we understand the importance...
Curriculum and Learning
At our centre, we follow a comprehensive program planning approach that incorporates various elements to create a rich and engaging learning environment for children. Here are some of the key components of our program planning: Floor Book Approach:We believe in the...
MP Ingrid Stitt commends resilience of Rochester Kindergarten during relocation and flood recovery
Member of Parliament Ingrid Stitt paid a special visit to the newly reopened Shine Bright EYM Rochester Kindergarten today, following the heartbreaking floods that rendered their previous site unusable. With the support of the community and local authorities, the...
Kunawaa Kindergarten NAIDOC Celebrations
These are some of the things the children did to celebrate NAIDOC week with Aunty Patty at Kunawaa Kindergarten. The children made jewllery, made damper and cooked damper on the fire pit, created their own Wiran birds, made healthy fruit skewers, painted Aboriginal...
Unwell children and staff
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,...
Rochester Kindergarten Flood Appeal – Thank You
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...
Meet the Leaders
Belinda Quinn Hub Manager Belinda Quinn is a dedicated and passionate professional in the field of Early Childhood Education, with a strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds. With a solid background in teaching and a heartfelt drive to...
New Kindergarten at Swan Hill North – Photos
We are excited to share with you photos of our brand new Kindergarten at the Swan Hill North Primary School Site! The doors opened on Monday, 24 April 2023, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome our little ones to this new space. The photos reveal the brightly...
Access Australia Group – Planter boxes for the community
Kindergarten Workforce Programs and Supports
Thousands of aspiring early childhood teachers and educators will help to deliver Victoria’s $14 billion Best Start Best Life reforms – including Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep over the coming years. To support the workforce, the Victorian...
Breaking News: Belinda Schultz Celebrates 21 Years of Service!
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...
2023 Kindergarten Open Day
Shine Bright EYM provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. At Shine Bright, we understand that early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping your child's future. That's why we offer a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on...
2024 Foundation Enrolment Booklet (Bendigo)
The 2024 Foundation enrolment information is now available both digitally and in hard copy for Bendigo region. • For the most up to date information, view the epub by clicking on this link: https://adobe.ly/3ZBhLrj • A pdf of the document is available below to for...
Two new webpages to support CALD families
The Department has launched two new webpages to support participation of CALD families in early childhood programs. The Kinder Translations webpage is designed to be used by CALD families. It provides translated information about the benefits of kindergarten,...
Playgroups Bendigo Information for Families
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...