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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

    3,008

    children and families positively impacted

    594

    children with disabilities supported with early intervention

    731

    families facing challenges supported

    115

    children in supported playgroups and activities

    *Data from the period FY2022-2023

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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

    SDN Crookwell Preschool supporting regional and remote families to access therapy

    The COVID-19 pandemic left many children and families feeling isolated and disconnected from their communities. During this time and since SDN Crookwell Preschool has been supporting children to access these important therapies.

    The positive impact of a 43 year career in early childhood

    What does it mean to truly make an impact in shaping a child’s life? Read about Anne's 43 year career journey at SDN.

    The Beranga model: supporting children to reach their full potential

    The positive impact that SDN Beranga Autism Specific Preschool has on children, families and in the community is beyond words. Qualified educators form a strong partnership with families to meet their child’s goals and inspire positive change every day. At Beranga, we create a village of support for families to feel confident, capable and connected.

    SDN Pyrmont leads the community in embracing outdoor play

    SDN Pyrmont has introduced a Outdoor Lead role in their team, to focus on the benefits and learning opportunities outdoor play gives to children. As the Centre is in an area where apartment living is prevalent, children thrive in the outdoor environment.

    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.
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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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    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. 

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    Aboriginal scholarships

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

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