Summer Is Coming: Helping Your Family Stay Sun-Safe This Season
There’s something special about an Australian summer – longer days, outdoor adventures, and plenty of time spent in the sunshine. As the warmer months approach, sun safety becomes more important than ever, especially for young children whose skin is extra sensitive.
Childcare & Early Learning in Townsville: Discover Milestones Centres Across the Region
Choosing childcare is a big moment for any family. You want a place where your child feels safe and welcomed, where the educators genuinely care, and where your little one can learn and grow at their own pace.
Childcare & Early Learning in Darwin: A Warm Welcome to Milestones
Choosing a childcare centre is a big decision. You’re looking for a place where your child will feel safe, supported, and happy, and where the people caring for them genuinely understand young children and the rhythm of family life in Darwin.
Fresh, Colourful & Kid Approved: Our New Summer Menu Is Here!
If you’re anything like me, you care a lot about what your child eats during the day. You want to know they’re getting the good stuff – the veggies, the iron-rich meals, the whole grains – not just something thrown together in a rush. And when you’re packing lunches at home, cooking dinner, juggling work, and keeping tiny humans alive… knowing that childcare has the food side sorted is a massive relief.
CCS & the 3 Day Guarantee: What Milestones Families Are Asking Right Now
Over the past few weeks, lots of Milestones families have reached out with questions about the upcoming Child Care Subsidy (CCS) changes, especially the new 3 Day Guarantee starting in January 2026. And if you’re wondering what it means for your child, your routine, or your fees, you’re definitely not alone.
Holiday Hustle? How Casual Child Care Days Can Help You Stay Sane This Silly Season
The end of the year always seems to arrive in a blur – work deadlines, school concerts, Christmas shopping, family get-togethers, and a never-ending list of things to do. If you’ve ever wished for just one extra set of hands (or a few quiet hours), you’re not alone.
Why Two Years of Kindergarten or Preschool Could Give Your Child the Best Start to School
If it feels like your little one is growing faster than you can keep up, you’re not alone. Many families begin wondering how to make the most of those last precious years before school. Is one year of preschool enough, or would two years offer more time to grow, explore, and build confidence?
Fresh, Healthy & Delicious: Our New Spring Menu at Milestones
At Milestones, we believe that good nutrition is the foundation for happy, healthy learning. That’s why every season, our chefs and educators work with Feed Australia, a leading menu planning platform, to design meals that are balanced, child-friendly, and full of flavour.
Understanding Family Tax Benefit A and B: What It Means for Your Family in 2025-2026
Raising little ones is a beautiful, busy, and sometimes financially stressful chapter in life. That’s why it helps to know what support is available, and how to make the most of it.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, working part-time, or managing things solo, you might be eligible for Family Tax Benefit A and/or B. These payments are designed to help families cover the costs of raising children, and yes, they can be received alongside the Child Care Subsidy.
Let’s break it all down.
New Child Care Subsidy Changes in 2026: What the 3 Day Guarantee Means for Your Family
From January 2026, more families will be able to access three days of subsidised early learning, even if they don’t meet the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) activity test.