Why Childcare Quality Matters More Than We Think

The first five years shape a lifetime. ๐Ÿ’›

Did you know that by age five, around 90% of a child’s brain development has already taken place? The relationships, care, and everyday interactions children experience during these early years help build the foundations for learning, confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and future success.

Choosing childcare isn’t just about convenience โ€” it’s about finding caring adults who help children feel safe, seen, heard, and understood.

Discover why childcare quality matters far more than many parents realise, and how the right support can make a lasting difference in a child’s development.

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Double Donation Day Gives Victorians the Chance to Help Twice as Many Children This Winter

๐Ÿ’” What if you couldn’t afford a cot for your baby? A warm jacket for winter? A pram to get to appointments?

For thousands of Victorian families, these aren’t hypothetical worries โ€” they’re daily realities.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, more parents are being forced to make heartbreaking choices between paying bills and providing essential items for their children.

That’s why Our Village’s Double Donation Day is so important.

For a limited time, every dollar donated will be matched, helping twice as many vulnerable babies and children receive the warm clothing, safe sleeping spaces, prams and essentials they need to thrive.

Because every child deserves to feel safe, warm and cared for โ€” regardless of their family’s circumstances.

Read the powerful story behind this life-changing appeal and discover how a single act of kindness can create double the impact. ๐Ÿ’›

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Surviving Sleep Deprivation: Simple and Effective Solutions for Exhausted New Parents

To all the new parents out there… We see you. ๐Ÿ’™ Sleepless nights and endless feedings can leave you feeling drained. ๐Ÿ˜ฉ But thereโ€™s hope! Discover simple, real-life tips to help you tackle sleep deprivation and reclaim your rest. ๐Ÿ’ค Because taking care of YOU is just as important as taking care of your baby. ๐ŸŒŸ Click to read more โ€” you deserve a break! ๐Ÿ’• #ParentingJourney #SleepDeprivation #SelfCare

Expert Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety

As parents all across Australia prepare for their children for new challenges in 2025, Royal Flying Doctor Service Child, Adolescent and Family Clinical Lead, Lesley Harvey has some advice for when the change causes anxiety or concern. A new year… Continue Reading >