Family & Children's Services News

Welcome to the Family and Children's Services news page. Keep up to date with what's going on in the Colac Otway Shire for families with young children.

 

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calendar-icon-vector-flat-symbol-illustration-164304880.jpgWe are celebrating National Playgroup Week! - 18th March - 24th March 2024

Playgroups are a great way for parents and carers to get together to provide meaningful interactions for children in a safe and supportive environment.

We have lots of playgroups in our shire to find one that right for you head over to our website https://https//www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Family-children/Playgroups

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calendar-icon-vector-flat-symbol-illustration-164304880.jpgColac Early Childhood Workforce - Working in the Early Childhood Sector

Colac Otway Shire is working in partnership with the Department of Education to inform the public about the benefits of working in the Early Childhood sector and to discover what incentives, scholarships and training possibilities there are to become involved.

If you are seeking employment in Early Childhood and would like to how you can be supported through these incentives please contact the Department of Education at  earlychildhood.improvement.barwon@education.vic.gov.au

 

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calendar-icon-vector-flat-symbol-illustration-164304880.jpgIntake for 2024 enrolments for 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten is open

“It’s Kindergarten enrolment time”

Do you have a child who will eligible to participate in a funded kinder program next year? Kindergartens & Long Day Care Centre’s who provide funded kinder programs are taking enrolments for 2024. Visit Council’s website at Colac Otway Shire Kindergartens to find a kinder program that is right for you.

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