Better Beginnings provides every Kindergarten aged child with a free reading pack.
Your reading pack includes:
- A beautiful Australian children’s book
- A colouring sheet and crayons
- A green library bag
- An information booklet for parents / caregivers about books and reading
- A booklist and bookmark
Schools are required to register for the program each year and teachers do this through the Better Beginnings website. The reading packs are provided to the school by the local public library.
If your child is home-schooled, you can contact your local library to arrange their free reading packs. You can find your nearest library using the Find a Library.
What does the public library offer families?
- Free membership and access to books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, online movies and activities
- Family programs such as Rhyme Time and Story Time
- School holiday activities
