Nature play & sustainability—outdoors walks at SDN Ngallia, Lidcombe

Access to natural outdoor spaces stimulate the senses and spark curiosity about the natural world.   SDN Ngallia, Lidcombe is located on the Cumberland Campus of the University of Sydney. Surrounded b...

Creative arts—expressing ourselves with portrait experiences at SDN Surry Hills

The creative arts are a language for self-expression, helping children to make sense of the world and their place in it. For most of the year, the preschoolers at SDN Surry Hills have been studying th...

Equity and social justice—acknowledging First Nations cultures at SDN Bluebell

We acknowledge, honour and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first peoples of Australia, and learn about their rich cultures, countries and histories. SDN Bluebell sits on Ngunna...

Jarvis and Rebecca

Rebecca’s son Jarvis was finally diagnosed with autism when he was 4 years old after a history of developmental delays. The diagnosis enabled them to access NDIS funding. After a frustrating search f...

Understanding behaviour

One of the most common questions Christine Zuvela, Centre Director of SDN Beranga Lighthouse, is asked by early childhood educators is how do I stop them from having a meltdown?