The Access to Early Learning (AEL) program is a free service aimed at improving the participation of vulnerable three-year-old children in high quality early childhood education centres in the City of Greater Dandenong and City of Casey.
The AEL team can support three-year-old children 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.
Support can include:
- Linking parents and their children to local kindergarten programs
- Support parents so their child can attend kindergarten throughout the year
- Visit parents at home to help create an environment of learning through play
- Assist with the child’s transition to four-year-old kindergarten
- Support parents in developing their own parenting skills
Referrals for this program are completed by case managers or support professionals. If clients are interested in applying for this program, speak with your support worker.
Get in touch:
P: (03) 8792 8999 | E: [email protected]
Find out more information on the AEL program by clicking here
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.
This program is aimed at parents who have connections with the Pakenham area who have neurodiverse children. This group will also be
an opportunity for parents to share their experiences with others who are navigating the same thing.
Weekly topics
• Understanding Neurodiversity
• Building a Positive Relationship with Your
Child
• Supporting Sensory Needs and Sensory
Processing Challenges
• Supporting Learning and Executive
Functioning Skills
• Managing Behaviour and Emotional
Regulation
• Advocating for Your Child and Building
Support Networks
• Self-care for parents
Dates: | Friday 2nd of May running weekly for 7 weeks |
Time: | 10:00AM- 11:00AM |
Location: | Living & Learning Pakenham 6B Henry Street |
Contact | 0438 684 643 or [email protected] |
Sing & Grow provides music therapy service in the community for families with children from birth to 5 years. During sessions a Music Therapist will lead you in singing, dancing and playing instruments with your child. Using familiar and original songs to help parent and child have fun playing together and learning new ways to support child development. See flyer below for contact details to register.
When: | Mondays- bring a healthy snack for afternoon tea |
Where: | Multiple locations please see flyer |
Engaging six session parenting program designed for parents and carers of children age 2-10 years.
Based on easy-to-follow five-step emotional coaching approach, empowering families to build stronger relationships and support children’s emotional wellbeing. Register via flyer attached.
Date: | Thursdays 13th, 20th, 27th February, 6th, 13th & 20th March 2025 |
Time: | 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM |
Venue: | The ParentZone Hub 75 Army Road Pakenham |
Cost: | Free- light refreshments will be served |