Corporate publications

We have developed a range of publications and resources to provide families and the wider community with information about our operations, governance, services and unique history.

Our strategy

SDN's vision for an equitable world where all children thrive is the touchstone for all of our work. It is also the essence and foundation of our Strategic Plan 2024-28 (click to download, or preview below). Our Strategic Plan describes the intent of SDN and what needs to be in place to get there.

Ngara Nanga Mai – SDN’s strategy for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Our Annual Reports and Financial Statements

Annual Report 2025 - preview below, or download here

Annual Review 2025 - preview below or download here

SDN Child and Family Services financial statements 2023

Our history

Children, a life interest – a biography of Joan Fry OBE

Children first and foremost – A history of SDN’s disability services

For the little ones the best – SDN Children’s Services 1905-2005

The Nursery School Teacher’s College – A life history

‘This spirit of unity’ – the SDN team

Supporting your child's wellbeing, learning and development

SDN Beranga mealtimes – cooking and sharing meals with your child on the autism spectrum

SDN Children’s Services educational program

Family Information Handbook (long day care version)

Family Information Handbook (preschool version)