What is Bush Kinder and Why It’s So Valuable for Children

Bush Kinder Explained Bush Kinder gives children the chance to learn by exploring the outdoors. It’s an approach to early learning that takes lessons out of the classroom and into nature. For us at Coombs Early Learning, Bush Kinder sessions take place in local areas such as nearby parks and the National Arboretum Canberra. Children […]
How to Check Your Child Care Subsidy Entitlements for 2026

Understanding the Child Care Subsidy in 2026 From January 2026, the Australian Government will introduce the 3-Day Guarantee to make early education more accessible for families across Australia. This change ensures that every eligible child can receive at least 72 hours of subsidised early learning per fortnight, no matter how many hours their parents work […]
Why Parents Say This Is The Best Bush Kinder Program in Canberra

What if your child’s classroom wasn’t indoors but out in nature, with space to explore, play, and learn from the world around them? At Coombs ELC, Bush Kinder is the highlight of our week, and it’s not just the children who look forward to it. We feel lucky to have the National Arboretum so close, […]