ECEC Provider in Focus: Thrive Group

The Thrive Group has been providing quality education and care throughout Tasmania since 1975, and offers family day care (FDC), long day care (LDC), outside school hours care (OSHC) and holiday care programs. 

 

What is the history of the Thrive Group? 

 

The Thrive Group began in 1975 with the creation of Launceston Family Day Care Scheme in November of that year. At the time it was only the second FDC scheme to exist in Tasmania. 

 

Thrive now has 9 LDC services, 14 OSHC settings, and a number of FDC educators throughout the state. 

 

What is the Thrive Group vision and approach to learning?

 

The Group’s vision is to enable Tasmania’s children to thrive while they explore and contribute to the wonder filled world around them.

 

Curriculum and learning opportunities in the services are in line with the approved learning frameworks, and support the broader Thrive vision, namely: 

 

Respect

 

• We see others as creative global citizens and value the unique perspectives they bring
• We treat others with empathy and respect.

 

Integrity 

             

• We see the world through an ethical lens
• We take responsibility for our actions and speak up when necessary.

 

Collaboration

 

• We see each child and their family as contributors and creators.
• We work in teams and collaborate with others.

 

Excellence  

 

• We are evidence informed and seek to lead by example.
• We deliver high-quality education and care.

 

Are there any unique aspects of the Thrive Group offering? 

 

The Thrive Group prides itself on providing vital access to quality education and care in rural , regional and remote areas saying “we go where others won’t.”

 

Learn more about the Thrive Group here.