Free school readiness program offered to Nambucca Valley families Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 Young Minds Program Leader Deb Swan displaying some of the give-aways on hand for successful applicants to the 2025 School Readiness Program. PLACES remain in the ‘Empowering Futures: School Ready Program, a free service offered by local charity Young Minds Thrive to prepare children for entering school. Young Minds Thrive Director Karyn Thomas said that the charity’s goal was to make a lasting impact on school readiness outcomes for local children, giving them the skills and confidence to start school successfully. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The School Readiness program offers monthly virtual support with childhood development professionals, a free tote bag, a learning binder with literacy and numeracy activities, development assessments, progress tracking, and connection with other parents, among other benefits. “We have recently launched our 2025 School Ready Program to support families across the Mid-North Coast,” Ms Thomas told NOTA. “We’ve had a fantastic response so far with 30 sign-ups in just 24 hours.” The charity still has 70 spots open and is eager to reach more families who would benefit, she said. “Our registrations will close on December 31, or when the 100 places have been filled,” Karyn said. Families enrolling in the program will also receive on-going support from the Young Minds Thrive team and resources for children needing extra support. By Ned COWIE
