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    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

    26

    Early education and care centres

    4,803

    Children and families supported

    566

    Children with disabilities supported with early intervention

    750

    Families strengthened with dedicated support services

    *Data from the period FY2021-2022

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    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

    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

    These concepts are based on our understanding of wellbeing developed through ARACY’s wellbeing wheel.

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    Our stories

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    Feeling loved and safe Being healthy Positive sense of culture and identity Learning Participation Having material basics

    Thriving Families – humanising the family support system

    Through their Thriving Families framework, our SDN Family Preservation team have reframed and adapted their practices to ensure their work makes a difference to the lives of children and families. At the centre of this is their coaching approach, which builds the capacity of families and acknowledges their unique strengths.

    Supported playgroups; benefitting children and families now and into the future

    SDN’s Ngara Nanga Mai Aboriginal Playgroup, supports the participation of vulnerable Aboriginal children and families by developing a sense of cultural connection and safety that ensures the cultural identity of children and families is accepted and nurtured.

    Restructuring service teams for family impact

    SDN has restructured the family facing SDN Enquiry Team, to ensure that families with children with disabilities are better supported to feel confident, capable and connected throughout their journey with SDN.

    Family Preservation program - creating positive change

    SDN Family Preservation program works in partnership with caregivers to achieve sustainable change for their child/ren and families such as improved child wellbeing and family functioning. Using a coaching approach, caregivers increase their knowledge and skills, leaving SDN feeling more confident to take on future projects with the support of our village. SDN delivers evidence-based parenting programs including Tuning into Kids.

    SDN staff giving

    Our Staff Giving program at SDN is an opportunity for each employee to make a positive difference in the life of a child. This year, we celebrate 10 years of this initiative. Hear from one of our longstanding staff members, Rosie, speak about what Staff Giving means to her.

    Integrating and celebrating Indigenous culture

    A program has been developed by educators at SDN Linthorpe St that integrates Indigenous culture in meaningful and creative ways, to deliver enriching outcomes for children.
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    History of SDN

    We are a not-for-profit organisation with a rich history, serving children and families for more than 116 years.

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    Commitment to children

    We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing Learning and development of children.

    Aboriginal scholarships

    Our scholarship programs enable children to access quality early education, preparing them for their transition to school.

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