Useful Websites

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) oversees the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and works with the state and territory regulatory authorities to implement and administer the NQF.

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Belonging, Being and Becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework describes the principles, practices and outcomes that support and enhance young children's learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.

The Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) provides State, Catholic and Independent schools with high quality products and services in the areas of curriculum, assessment, reporting, testing and certification from Kindergarten to Year 12.

On The Early Years Count home page you can find information and activities specific to your child and family, based on age, relationship, location and activity preferences.

Information on supporting your child’s early learning and development through play, care, encouragement, numeracy (read & count) and literacy (talk & listen) or sort by age to find content relevant to your child.

The Gowrie acts as a Central Governing Body (CGB) for over 90 Community Kindergartens throughout Queensland.

Find out more information about us and our philosophy.