Our publications and policies
We have developed a range of publications and resources to provide families and the wider community with information about our operations, governance, services and unique history.
About SDN
Our history
Children, a life interest - a biography of Joan Fry OBE
Children first and foremost – A history of SDN’s disability services
For the little ones the best – SDN Children’s Services 1905-2005
The Nursery School Teacher’s College - A life history
‘This spirit of unity’- the SDN team
Our services
Ngara Nanga Mai – SDN’s strategy for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
SDN Beranga mealtimes – cooking and sharing meals with your child on the autism spectrum
SDN Children’s Services educational program
Resources for families - publications
Welcome to SDN (preschool version)
Welcome to SDN (long day care version)
Family Information Handbook (preschool version)
Family Information Handbook (long day care version)
Disability Services- Support as unique as your child
Resources for families - policies and procedures
All Early Childhood Education and Care Services are required to have policies and related documents in relation to certain matters under Regulation 168 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations. SDN’s policies and procedures, including their associated documents, serve as our organisation’s reference for decision-making, service implementation and as evidence of compliance to relevant legislation, regulations and quality/best practice standards. If you would like a copy of any of SDN’s policies, please speak with your centre director or service manager. The following policies, procedures and standards may also provide you with helpful information about our services and operations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
Administration of Medication to Children
Child Protection and Wellbeing
Child Incident Injury Trauma and Illness
Children with Medical Conditions
Code of Conduct for Service Users
Educational Program and Practice
Fee Charging and Collection for SDN Children’s Education and Care Centres
NDIS Fee Charging and Collection