COMMUNITY
RAP
We have developed a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) through the Narragunnawali program as a
strategic document that supports our preschools commitment to reconciliation.
It includes practical actions that will drive our contribution to reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education.
The RAP is available at our service for all interested stakeholders to site and provide input.
Northcott NDIS Early Childhood Intervention (ECEI)
Northcott is a NDIS Partner in the Community who deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention Services in NSW. Northcott work closely with families and carers of children aged 0-6 years to develop the skills children need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.
https://northcott.com.au/ndis-early-childhood-early-intervention-ecei/
Auburn Centre for Community
Auburn Centre for Community offer a variety of spaces to rent out for programs or functions.
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/venue/auburn-centre-community
Family Referral Service
The Family Referral Service brings together families, support services and community resources so that children and young people are safe and well. Some of these services support domestic violence experiences, housing and accommodation access, financial assistance, counselling and mediation, parenting struggles, mental health concerns and finding culturally appropriate support.
http://www.familyreferralservice.com.au/
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia are a not-for-profit organisation who promote safe, healthy and strong relationships. They offer a range of services including: Counselling for families, individuals & Couples; Relationship Education Programs; Post Separation support; Aftercare Resources and a Family Relationship Centre.
https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/support-services/wsfrs/?
PCYC Auburn
Auburn PCYC is the communities newest sporting facility. They offer a wide range of programs to suit all e.g. gymnastics, indoor soccer, dance and boxing.
https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/auburn/
Illness and Infectious Diseases
- Breaking the chain of infection: Which contains information for families regarding infection prevention and control in early childhood education and care.
- Exclusion Periods: This information sheet contains information for families regarding exclusion periods for sick children in centres.
- Information Sheet about what causes infections.
What causes infections – for families Breaking the chain of infection info for families
Breaking the chain of infection info for families
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
The EYLF is a national curriculum framework for Early Childhood Services. Educators use it to guide the educational program and assist your child’s learning and development.
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-law-regulations/approved-learning-frameworks
National Quality Framework (NQF)
The National Quality Framework (NQF) provides a national approach to regulation, assessment and quality improvement for early childhood education and care services. The NQF introduced a new quality standard in 2012 to improve education and care across long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten, and outside school hours care services. Click the links below to read more about each.
The NQF includes:
- National Law and National Regulations
- National Quality Standard
- Assessment and quality rating process
- National learning frameworks.
Raising Children Network
The raising Children’s Network provides a range of free information sheets, facts and videos to help families in supporting children’s overall development.
Toilet Training
Toilet training typically happens between the ages of 2-3yrs.
For some great tips and tricks around toilet training.
Fussy Eating
Feeding young children can be challenging. As a parent, it can be concerning and frustrating when your child refuses to try new foods or eat what you have provided.
For a great information sheet on encouraging children to try new foods and managing fussy eaters.
Get Up & Grow – Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Early Childhood
Get UP & Grow Provides families with practical information and advice to support healthy eating and encourage physical activity in young children.
Get up and Grow – Cooking for children
Language & Communication Milestones – 3-5 years
Children learn to communicate by interacting with early childhood educators, family, and friends. Early childhood educators and speech pathologists can support children to build their communication.
The following information sheets outline the talking and understanding milestones for children ages 1-5 years. Click the relevant age group below to view. It is important to note that these milestones are the minimum that we would expect at that age. Many children will be above and beyond this.
Developmental Milestones – 3-5 years
Children’s learning is ongoing and each child will progress towards the outcomes in different and equally meaningful ways. With this in mind, this reference is a source of information rather than a prescriptive checklist.
Please click on the link below to view the milestones for preschool aged children.
Developmental Milestones – 3 – 5 yrs
1800Respect
1800Respect is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. You can reach out for yourself or someone you know via phone on 1800 737 732 or via the online chat available on their website https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Child Safe Organisations Guide for Parents and Carers
This Guide suggests some areas to think about, look for and ask about as you make an assessment about whether an organisation is suitable for your child. The Guide is based on elements of a child safe organisation, as identified in the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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