The Access to Early Learning program is a free service aimed at improving the participation of vulnerable three-year-old children in high quality early childhood education in the City of Greater Dandenong and the City of Casey.
They can support your three-year-old child to attend a kindergarten run by qualified teachers for up to 15 hours per week. This can be in a stand-alone kindergarten, or in kindergarten programs delivered in long day care centres.
Skilled staff will:
- Link you and your child to local kindergarten programs
- Support you so your child can attend kindergarten throughout the year
- Visit you at home to help create an environment of learning through play
- Assist with your child’s transition to four-year-old kindergarten
- Support you in developing your own parenting skills
How to apply?
Referrals for this program are completed by case managers or support professionals. If you are interested in applying speak with your support worker.
Hampton Park Community House (HPCH) offers a range of programs tailored to children under 5, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for all.
Download the flyer for more information by clicking here!
- Hampton Park Community Kindergarten – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Occasional Care – Tuesday to Friday
- Before & After Kinder Care
- Bush Kinder
- Kindergarten Vacation Care
With lift services available via the HPCH Community Bus Service.
Mother’s supported playgroup at Living and Learning Inc is designed to build English language skills through fun activities whilst giving mothers the chance to connect, share and socialise in a supportive environment. Mothers and children are welcome to come along, make friends, and learning something new. The group is for children aged up to 5 years.
| When: | Every Tuesday 10:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Where: | Living and Learning Centre, 6b Henry Street Pakenham |
| Contact: | 5941 2389 |
Reconnect with your body in a safe, supportive environment. Our highly qualified instructors will guide you through a series of postnatal yoga classes designed to:
- Restore core and pelvic floor strength
- Improve posture and stability
- Support a gentle return to exercise
Class Details:
📍 Location: Group Fitness Room, Casey RACE
🗓️ When: Tuesdays at 1:30pm
⏳ Duration: 6 weeks, from 17th February to 24th March
Come along and enjoy playgroup activities outdoors with your child, music, art, reading, blocks, imaginary, sensory and active play. You can also pick up more information about Community Playgroups, Maternal and other community services.
Bunjil Place | 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
Wednesday 29th April 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 6th May 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 13th May 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 20th May 9:30-11:00 am
Timbarra Park Playground | Lyrebird Gardens, Berwick
Wednesday 27th May 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 3rd June 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 10th June 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesday 24th June 9:30-11:00 am
Pop Up Playgroup (Babies 0-12 Months) Term 2 Flyer
Please note Pop-Up Playgroup is an outdoor event. Please bring water, snacks and spare clothes, no booking required.
as your child experienced a change or loss?
Does your child know how to respond and adapt to change or loss?
Does your child know how to find support to move forward with life?
Seasons for Growth is a small group program for children aged 6-8.
Seasons for Growth is an evidence-based change, loss and grief education program that uses imagery of the seasons to illustrate the experience of change, loss and grief.
Children can experience grief following significant changes and losses.
The program aims to support children to learn:
• that change is part of life
• how to name and care for feelings
• problem-solving skills
• how to make good choices
• to develop support networks.
| Dates: | Tuesdays from 12th May- July 7th (8 sessions plus celebration) |
| Time: | 4:00-4:40 PM (light refreshments provided) |
| Location: | Narre Warren (address provided on registration) |
| Contact: | David 8792 8999 |