Newsletter | July 2025
What’s On This Month
Key Dates
6th - 13th July | NAIDOC Week
10th July | Teddy Bears Picnic
Recipe | Apple and Raspberry Slice
COOK 30-40 MINS | SERVES 12
Ingredients
3 red apples, cored
1 overripe banana
2 organic or free-range eggs
100g melted butter/ghee/coconut oil
1 cup almond meal*
1 cup buckwheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
2 cups frozen raspberries/blueberries/stone fruit
Method
Preheat oven to 180° and line a 30cm x 20cm baking tray with baking paper.
Place apple in a food processor and process until well chopped, but not puréed.
Add banana, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and melted butter, and process until everything is well combined.
Add almond meal, buckwheat flour, baking powder and salt, and gently process until everything is just combined, try to not overmix it.
Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and spread out evenly. Add raspberries or fruit of choice to the top and press down into the mixture.
Cook until golden brown. (30-40min)
Allow to cool in the tray before slicing, to avoid crumbling.
Source: Image & recipe ‘My lovely lunchbox'
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Noteworthy
Fee Update Reminder
A reminder that any fee updates will come into effect as of Monday, 7th July. Please note that not all educators have changed their fees, and for many families, there may be no change at all. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at contact@kidsfamilydaycare.com.
Educator Conference
Our annual educator conference is just around the corner! This conference is an important opportunity for our educators to deepen their knowledge, explore new ideas, and enhance the skills they use every day to support your child’s learning and development. From workshops on early childhood education and wellbeing, to sessions on creativity and best practices. The day is designed to empower educators with tools and strategies they can bring back to their family day care environments.
Child Safety Standards
From 1 September 2025 New policy and procedures – safe use of digital technologies and online environments It's important to prioritise children’s safety when using digital technologies and online environments.
Changes to regulation 168 mean providers will need to make sure services have a policy and procedures for the safe use of digital technologies and online environments at the service. These must include:
The taking, use, storage and destruction of images and videos of children
obtaining authorisation from parents to take, use and store images and videos of children
the use of any optical surveillance device (e.g. CCTV) the use of any digital device issued by the service
the use of digital devices by children.
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/InformationSheet_CS4.pdf
Sustainability
Reduce
Buy fewer toys and play with natural objects instead such as sticks, stones and seashells
Take shorter showers or use less water in the bath
Cut down on unnecessary electrical usage such as leaving lights on when we exit a room
Reuse and repair
Set up an office in the playroom with old technology such as phones, keyboards and computer mice (make sure any batteries are removed!)
Connect with a local men’s shed/toy library
Repurpose
Use old kitchen trays for sand play
Use old pots and boots for plant holders
Use old kitchen utensils for sand play
Use old newspapers for compost and as mulch in the garden
Rethink
Plant seeds or cuttings for gifts instead of buying presents
Make baked goods for gifts
Walk, ride bikes or scooters to local areas such as shops, post offices and cafes instead of driving
Find out more here: https://playmatters.org.au/blog/bringing-sustainability-into-play
Educator of The Month
Congratulations to …
Elena Yang
Mount Waverley
Coordinator: Lynsey Chen
Elena has created an inviting and stimulating learning environment where children can move freely between thoughtfully planned experiences.
Her room is open, calm, and carefully designed with age-appropriate furniture and natural tones that promote a sense of peace and focus. Elena incorporates daily music and movement sessions, reflecting her strong belief in the importance of music in children's development.
Outdoors, she maintains a year-round vegetable garden, offering children meaningful hands-on opportunities to sow, grow, and harvest, nurturing their understanding of nature and healthy living.
Congratulations Elena!
Books we Love
Our Top Picks
Shaving Cream Rain Clouds
What you will need:
Jar/Container x2
Shaving cream
Food colouring (multiple colours)
Pipette or dropper
Water
Instructions:
Fill a clear container (jar) with 3/4 full of water
Create a cloud by spraying a thick layer of shaving cream on top of the water
Prepare the “rain”. Mix food colouring with water in a seperate container and use a pipette or dropper to draw it up
Stimulate “rain” Gently drop the coloured water onto the shaving cream cloud
Observe. Watch as the coloured water slowly makes its way through the shaving cream, eventually falling into the water below