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Our stories

SDN bridges cultures and neurodivergence

As we recognise Autism Acceptance Month, we’re reminded of how SDN supports autistic children and their families — not only in early learning centres but also across our Family Preservation and support programs. Each week, our caseworkers and practitioners walk alongside families who are navigating new diagnoses, seeking assessments, or trying to understand behaviours that feel overwhelming.

New beginnings: How an SDN scholarship transformed Leo’s early years

Discover how SDN’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Scholarship, changed Leo's life and gave him the support he needed to thrive.

How a scholarship to SDN Milperra gave Bodhi a head start

Learn how SDN Milperra is supporting children like Bodhi through inclusive education, using tailored strategies and sensory-rich experiences to build confidence, connection, and school readiness.

SDN Lois Barker, Waterloo transforms practice with visual communications

Learn how SDN Lois Barker, Waterloo is shaping their inclusive educational program and transforming practice with neurodiverse and neurotypical children, by using visual communications.

Inclusion at our centres

Discover Michael’s story, which demonstrates what it takes to successfully include a child with complex needs in our centres and what it means to be truly inclusive.

SDN Bluebell's journey to reconciliation

SDN Bluebell have been making steadfast progress in their journey to reconciliation and bringing families, staff and the community along the journey. This has welcomed several families who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to enrol their children at the centre and many early childhood students and staff are actively seeking out SDN Bluebell, as they feel it is a culturally safe environment.