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As we enter into a new year, it is becoming increasingly clear that COVID is here to stay for a while longer. Yet life must go on, especially for our children whose early developmental years mustn’t be wasted in isolation.  Luckily, as reported, children have been least likely to suffer adverse effects if they catch […]

Bright blue skies, warm buoyant days, filled with moments waiting to be seized. Who doesn’t love summer? Children can’t wait to get out there and have fun!  Before letting your children step out, don’t leave them unprotected from the sun’s rays. Did you know that it is the main cause of Australia’s most common cancer […]

Children are a bundle of energy and curiosity, which can make long road trips incredibly tedious for some of them. Imagine being stuck in a seat, on a seemingly never ending journey with nothing to do for hours. Long road trips can be a test of patience for parents, especially those with young children.!  Let’s […]

Life is returning to normal for families around Victoria as lockdown restrictions are lifted and services resume. However, this return to normality raises some questions amongst parents of young children who might have become accustomed to life in lockdown with the family.  To address this issue, The Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne held an online […]

Children are our future, and the last thing we want them to be doing is repeating some of the mistakes of our past. That is why at Bright ELC, the topic of sustainability is more than just another classroom subject. Here, we put it into practice to teach important life lessons.  Integrating the subject of […]

Lockdowns have certainly disrupted our lives, more so when it comes to our children’s activities. Just because things have ground to a halt with everyone being grounded in their homes, that doesn’t mean your children have to miss out on their opportunities to learn.  The internet is a great place to find online learning tools […]

Nothing whets a child’s appetite for learning better than a hearty meal, especially one as exciting as ours! With a varied selection such as pasta bolognese, souvlaki, or Thai fish curry, the children of Bright ELC can experience a variety of cuisines from around the world.  You might wonder whether “Is this all healthy? Shouldn’t […]

As they say, “the more the merrier”, but for many Australian working families who depend on child care, that may not be the case. Due to the costs involved, many parents are putting their family plans on hold and thinking twice about having more children.  Thankfully, the Australian government is bringing some welcome relief to […]

All parents talk about is how quickly their children grow up, and that’s not a figure of speech! Babies grow quickly from the moment they are born, with their weight tripling within a year.  To keep up with their growth, children need the right building blocks, which in this case, is nutritious food, vitamins, and […]

Childcare is a godsend to parents around Australia, and thanks to the Australian government there are subsidies to help you pay for it so you don’t have to shoulder the bill yourself. Better yet, these subsidies are available to most families in Australia, so long as you meet its eligibility criteria. Who is eligible to […]