Our Preschool Program in practice
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Our stories

Creating impact with our scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Discover how SDN's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship program has helped families to access quality early childhood education and care, and prepare them for their transition to school and beyond.

Families helping families
Give a present for a better future. Families helping families is a program that supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island scholarship program. As a village, it gives SDN families an opportunity to play an active role in supporting other families, for their children to access quality early childhood education.

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.

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.