Book Week 2026: The Evidence Behind Why Stories Matter for School Readiness
Book Week 2026 runs from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August, with this year’s CBCA theme, “Symphony of Stories,” celebrating the many voices a single book can hold. At Papilio, we mark Book Week the way we approach everything in our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, by looking closely at what the research tells us about why an activity matters, not just how to celebrate it.
Is It Normal to Feel Guilty About Early Learning? What the Evidence Says
It’s a familiar moment for many parents: you leave the centre, and a wave of doubt follows you to the car. Am I making the right decision for my child?
National Science Week 2026: The Evidence Behind Every Child’s First Experiments
Last week, at one Papilio centre, the water table became the site of a genuine scientific dispute. Two children were convinced their leaf-boats would float. A third wasn’t so sure. What followed was several minutes of testing, retesting, and a fairly serious debate about whose boat was “winning.”
Sleep Regressions Explained: The Research Behind the Restless Nights
One month your baby settles into a beautifully predictable sleep pattern. The next, they’re waking every hour, resisting naps, or fighting bedtime with real intensity.
What the Evidence Says About Settling Into Early Learning, And Why It Matters
Starting your child’s early learning journey is a significant transition, for them, and for you. It’s natural to want to understand the evidence behind what’s happening: why the settling-in period takes as long as it does, why your child’s behaviour can differ between home and centre, and why quality early learning is genuinely worth the investment.
Family Tax Benefit A & B: What You Need to Know for 2026-2027 (And How It Relates to Your Child’s Education)
Choosing the best start for your child means considering both education and affordability. At Papilio Early Learning, we understand that government payments like the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) can play a big role in shaping your child’s early years. But with so much information out there, it’s easy to feel unsure about what you’re entitled to, or how to access it.
Could Your Family Be Eligible for 5 Days of Subsidised Care, Not Just 3?
Since January 2026, every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy receives a guaranteed baseline of 3 days (72 hours a fortnight) of subsidised care, a welcome layer of certainty for family planning. For some families, though, the guarantee may not fully reflect their circumstances, and it’s worth understanding whether more support is genuinely available.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Papilio Curriculum
Meaningful cultural education for young children is intentional, evidence-informed, and consistent, not confined to a single week of the year. NAIDOC Week 2026 (6-13 July) offers Papilio families a window into how First Nations perspectives are embedded within our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and why this approach matters for children’s early development.
The Financial Year Has Closed – Here’s What Papilio Families Should Know About CCS Balancing
The Child Care Subsidy is calculated on estimated income. As every financial year closes, that estimate is measured against reality, and the difference determines whether your family receives a top-up, needs to repay some CCS, or sits exactly where you expected. Understanding how this reconciliation works, and what steps to take now, puts you in the best position for the year ahead.
Speech Delay or Late Talking? What Families Need to Know About Toddler Language Development
One of the most common questions families bring to us is whether their toddler’s speech is on track. It’s an understandable concern, language is developing so rapidly in the early years that it can be genuinely difficult to know what’s typical.