W2 + We Care Connect

At Tillys Waratah 2, we believe in the importance of coming together to support children and families in our community. That’s why we’re proud to be working in partnership with We Care Connect to help vulnerable children and young people start the school year feeling confident, prepared and supported. We are currently collecting donations of…

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Congratulations Indi!

Congratulations to Indi from Tillys Waratah 2 on successfully completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care! Indi’s dedication and commitment have truly shone throughout her studies, making this a wonderful achievement and a fantastic start to the new year for our Tillys trainees. We’re so excited to see her continue her learning…

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Cooranbong Community Eggs!

One of our lovely Cooranbong families often provides the staff with delicious fresh eggs from Yahro farm where they work in our local Cooranbong community. Our staff are lucky to be able to take these home to share with their families One of our educators also uses the eggs to bake and make bulk banana…

A smiling woman in a burgundy shirt holds a large cucumber, standing beside a lush vegetable garden in a sunny backyard with a play area.

Cooranbong Green Thumb

Our Cooranbong centre’s sustainability officer Jessie is very passionate about our gardens and sustainable practices. Today she picked our 10th giant cucumber! Along with our cucumbers we also have chives, lettuce, basil, tomatoes, mint, oregano, lavender and marigold – all thriving. Our plants and gardens have always been so well cared for & looked after…

Festive classroom with a Santa decoration on a table lined with holiday crackers. Warm, cheerful atmosphere, ready for a celebration.

Christmas Lunch at Bolwarra

Last Christmas Bolwarra held their first whole centre Christmas party lunch.. following the success of this they have created a new yearly tradition and today was the first of two Christmas party lunches. All 6 rooms gathered together in the hallway to celebrate a delicious ‘cold Christmas’ lunch including cold meats, pasta salad & rolls…

A festive chocolate wreath adorned with strawberries and cream sits on a wooden board. Nearby are Schweppes drink bottles and a sign reading "Christmas Wreath."

Christmas Bake Off At Waratah 1

Waratah 1 educators had their annual Christmas Bake Off Our team brought along their most delicious festive creations, showcasing creativity, teamwork and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, share a laugh and enjoy some very tasty treats. A big thank you to our amazing educators for always…

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Intergenerational Program Showcase

What a beautiful day at Gillieston Heights Intergenerational Program Showcase Party! From the groovy dances, and a visit from Santa to Mr Whippy treats and warm reunions, smiles were everywhere. Watching the slideshow and reminiscing over our shared memories filled us with gratitude and reminded us of the power of community and connection across generations.…

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Fern Bay Christmas Spirit!

Christmas Cheer at Tillys Fern Bay We’re so proud of our Tillys Fern Bay families and local community for their generosity this Christmas This year, our centre proudly supported the Samaritans gift giving tree and a wonderful Samaritans volunteer collected the many gifts generously donated by our families and community. These gifts will help bring…