View themselves as lifelong learners and researchers and so will be involved in on-going professional development and reflection to benefit the children, families and their own continuing education. The Community Services within the understands that when children and families feel included, connected and informed they have Children’s Centre greater opportunities to thrive. To achieve this community services will; Support children and families to connect with one another, with services and with the wider community Ensure children and families have the opportunity to participate in the and their community Children’s Centre Support children and families to empower themselves and encourage them to have their voices heard Provide programs, services and activities that have been planned in partnership with families Work in collaboration with children, families, the community and service providers Listen to and advocate for children and families and the wider community regarding highlighted gaps and opportunities Work innovatively and passionately to enable children and families to thrive Walk together with the Aboriginal community in our work towards Reconciliation The Allied Health program provides occupational therapy and speech pathology, working in collaboration with the children centre staff, families and wider community to build their capacity to support optimal child development. The focus is on early intervention with a focus of supporting children aged 0 3 – years of age. To achieve this allied health staff will: Provide centre staff with support and professional learning opportunities through formal and informal methods such as and afterhour’s workshops weekly debriefs and discussions. Support may be provided around areas including: self-regulation and sensory processing, speech and language strategies to assist with communication and behaviour, activities to develop foundation skills for motor skill development. Liaise with staff, family and community providers to develop community programs in partnership to ensure programs meet the needs of the wider community. Provide support to children and families through supported playgroups and/or parent/child programs which encourage families to be a part of the and families in order to community. These groups also aim to provide a safe, fun and positive environment for children promote children’s development. Complete screenings of developmental needs and liaise with staff and families to support these needs. Where long term therapy would be children’s beneficial, referral to appropriate services is supported by therapists. All centre staff will be professional and approachable children’s Families, educators, health professionals and community service providers will work together to support babies and children on their life journey.
View themselves as lifelong learners and researchers and so will be involved in on-going professional development and reflection to benefit the children, families and their own continuing education. The Community Services within the Children’s Centre understands that when children and families feel included, connected and informed they have greater opportunities to thrive. To achieve this community services will; Support children and families to connect with one another, with services and with the wider community Ensure children and families have the opportunity to participate in the Children’s Centre and their community Support children and families to empower themselves and encourage them to have their voices heard Provide programs, services and activities that have been planned in partnership with families Work in collaboration with children, families, the community and service providers Listen to and advocate for children and families and the wider community regarding highlighted gaps and opportunities Work innovatively and passionately to enable children and families to thrive Walk together with the Aboriginal community in our work towards Reconciliation The Allied Health program provides occupational therapy and speech pathology, working in collaboration with the children centre staff, families and wider community to build their capacity to support optimal child development. The focus is on early intervention with a focus of supporting children aged 0 – 3 years of age. To achieve this allied health staff will: Provide centre staff with support and professional learning opportunities through formal and informal methods such as afterhour’s workshops and weekly debriefs and discussions. Support may be provided around areas including: self-regulation and sensory processing, speech and language strategies to assist with communication and behaviour, activities to develop foundation skills for motor skill development. Liaise with staff, family and community providers to develop community programs in partnership to ensure programs meet the needs of the wider community. Provide support to children and families through supported playgroups and/or parent/child programs which encourage families to be a part of the community. These groups also aim to provide a safe, fun and positive environment for children and families in order to promote children’s development. Complete screenings of children’s developmental needs and liaise with staff and families to support these needs. Where long term therapy would be beneficial, referral to appropriate services is supported by therapists. All children’s centre staff will be professional and approachable Families, educators, health professionals and community service providers will work together to support babies and children on their life journey.
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