From 12 Months to 5 years of age
21 Strathalbyn St,
Kew East, Vic 3102
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Telephone: 9819 7674
SMS: 0488 863 254
Email: info@playcentre.org.au
Kew and North Balwyn Playcentre acknowledges Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Owners of the land of Boroondara and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Commitment to Child Safety
Kew and North Balwyn Playcentre is committed to the rights of all children to feel safe, and be safe at all times, including:
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promoting the cultural safety of Aboriginal children
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promoting the cultural safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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promoting the safety of children with a disability
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promoting the (right to) safety of trans and gender diverse children and their families in ECEC settings
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ensuring that LGBTIQ+ children and families feel included
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Commitment to the Cultural Safety of Aboriginal Children
Kew and North Balwyn Playcentre is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children
We are committed to:
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actively supporting and facilitating participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, young people and their families within our service
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the safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal children
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providing an educational program that strengthens Aboriginal children’s culture and identity
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actively supporting and encouraging Aboriginal children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights
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supporting Aboriginal children and their families to identify as Aboriginal without fear of retribution or questioning
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supporting Aboriginal children to maintain connection to their kinship ties, land and country
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supporting Aboriginal children to be taught their cultural heritage by Elders
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facilitating regular training and education on Aboriginal cultural and cultural safety
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establishing policies, procedures, systems and processes to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment and meet the needs of Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
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