Discover our village of impact
The work we do with children and families has an impact on who children are and who they become. Scroll down to read stories of the impact we have had on the wellbeing of children and families.
Our impact at a glance
2,797
children provided high-quality early childhood education and care
502
children with disabilities or development delays supported with early intervention
321
families facing challenges supported to be enrolled in mainstream settings
165
children in supported playgroups and activities
*Data from 2025
A message from our CEO
"We see the whole child, their world and their family. We respect their rights and encourage them to participate and have powerful voices."
Kay Turner, Chief Executive Officer
Early experiences are vital to children's wellbeing
At SDN, we’re building an equitable world where all children thrive. We know from research that children thrive when their whole wellbeing is enhanced. We focus on making sure children have the following:
They are loved and safe
They are healthy
They have a positive sense of culture and identity
They are learning
They are participating
They have material basics
Feeling loved and safe
Being healthy
Positive sense of culture and identity
Learning
Participation
Having material basics
History of SDN
We are a not-for-profit organisation with a rich history, serving children and families for more than 120 years.
Child Safe Organisation
We are a Child Safe Organisation whose purpose is to promote and enhance children’s wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments.
Aboriginal scholarships
Our scholarship programs enable children to access quality early education, preparing them for their transition to school.