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We’re halfway through the year, and if your little one’s childcare gear could use a freshen up, then Bright Star Kids has you covered with the Daycare Supplies Combo!

This 4-in-1 bundle contains a:

⭐ Kids backpack
⭐ Kids lunch bag
⭐ Bento lunch box, and
⭐ Drink bottle

Everything gets personalised with your child’s name and fav design, which means happy drop-offs and zero mix-ups at pick-ups.

So, we’re excited to be giving away two Daycare Supplies Combo packs!

For your chance to win one, follow KindiCare and Bright Star Kids on Facebook, then like and share this giveaway, tagging and

Or, check out KindiCare’s Instagram for another way to enter: https://www.instagram.com/kindicare/

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* Competition opens on 15 June, 2026 and entries close 11:59pm AEST on 30 June, 2026. The winners will be chosen by chance and notified by Instagram or Facebook direct message. This message will come from the official KindiCare account. Each Daycare Supplies Combo is valued at $164.95 (rrp), and the winners will receive a voucher for this amount to redeem their prize. The total prize is valued at $329.90 (rrp). Entry is only open to Australian residents. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram or Facebook.

If you’re looking for a family favourite, check out the Top 10 Most Popular Childcare Centres in Australia!

❤️ These early learning services have received the most listing views on the KindiCare App and kindicare.com in the first half of 2026.

❤️ And to see the Top 10 Most Popular Childcare Centres in each state and territory, click here:

https://kindicare.com/parenting-tips/most-popular-centres-in-australia

Then look for News Corp's national coverage of the KindiCare Demand Index, published in print and online today by News Corp's esteemed journalist, Julie Cross.

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KindiCare Goodstart Early Learning Goodstart Early Learning Shailer Park Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) Winston Glades Early Education Centre Goodstart Early Learning Box Hill - Canterbury Road Insight Early Learning - Port Coogee Insight Early Learning Kids Club Early Childhood Centres Montessori Academy Little Ducks Childcare Goodstart Early Learning Merrylands My Little Sunshine

We 💙 Bluey, so it was great to see lots of fellow Bluey fans entering our KindiCare x Penguin Kids giveaway!

And we’re excited to announce that Madeleine L from WA, Elle R from VIC and Natalie F from WA are our winners.

They’ll each be taking home a copy of:

⭐ Bluey: Toys
⭐ Bluey: Bath Book, and
⭐ Bluey: Tradies for fun, fun, fun!

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📈 The government has just announced updated Child Care Subsidy hourly rate caps and family income thresholds for 2026–2027.

👉 See the new numbers below

👉 Then read more at:
https://kindicare.com/parenting-tips/ccs-rates-for-2026-2027

Storytime has an important place in the early learning program, and here’s your chance to create an incredible reading space!

Together, KindtoKidz, EducationAll, Penguin Kids and KindiCare are giving away the ultimate reading setup.

This means one early learning service, or childcare family, will win a:

⭐ Double-sided bookshelf and display unit, thanks to KindtoKidz
⭐ Two-piece sofa set, care of EducationAll, and
⭐ Early literacy and numeracy book pack from Penguin Kids.

Explore all the amazing prizes here:
https://kindicare.com/parenting-tips/win-the-best-reading-setup

And to enter this comp for your childcare centre, or yourself:

🌟 Follow and on Facebook
🌟 Then like and comment on this giveaway, tagging and

Or, check out KindiCare’s Instagram for another way to enter: https://www.instagram.com/kindicare/

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* Competition opens on 8 June, 2026 and entries close 11:59pm AEST on 29 June, 2026. Competition is open to childcare services and individuals located in Australia. The winner will be chosen by chance and notified by Instagram or Facebook direct message. This message will come from the official KindiCare account. The bookshelf and display unit is valued at $499.90 (rrp), the 2-piece sofa set is valued at $472.89 (rrp), the book pack is valued at $169.90 (rrp). The total prize is valued at $1,142.69 (rrp). This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram or Facebook.

Keep that childcare fee assistance coming by confirming your family income pronto!

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https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/time-limits-for-confirming-income-for-child-care-subsidy

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Is Free Kinder really as great as it sounds? Yes! 🙌

The Victorian government's Free Kinder initiative gives 3- and 4-year-olds access to a quality, teacher-led kinder program at no cost.

📖 Everything you need to know is in our new KindiCare article:
https://kindicare.com/parenting-tips/free-kindergarten-victoria

👉 And with plenty of kindies calling for 2027 registrations by 30 June 2026, and strong demand at amazing long day cares, now’s the time to see which participating services could be perfect for your preschooler.

Winter is coming, and if this is your first cold and flu season at childcare, then here’s some stuff you need to know!

👉 Check the carousel
👉 Then read our new article about childcare and sickness: https://kindicare.com/parenting-tips/first-winter-at-childcare

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