High Country Uniting Early Learning

Centre

High Country Uniting Early Learning

167 Day Avenue, Omeo VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Long day care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Omeo.

Located on Day Avenue in Omeo, our service offers kindergarten and childcare services to local families.

You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child.

Our new early learning centre offers modern indoor and outdoor spaces for your child to play, learn and explore.

Your child will be led by educators who are passionate about fostering their individual strengths, interests and social connections.

Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our
early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Cubby house
Worm farm
Water tank.

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our
early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Cubby house
Worm farm
Water tank
Play area with climbing equipment
Trees and natural shade
Gardening beds
Shade sail
Swings
Bike track.

The parents say

“Thanks so much for making every day a fun day for the kids”

- Franca, parent.

Learning experiences

Your child will enjoy hands–on activities to teach them about the environment, cultural diversity and health.

Caring for the environment

Learning about sustainability is a big part of our daily activities. This includes:

Excursions

Excursions are one of our favourite activities. We enjoy:

Incursions

We also welcome special guests from:

Family and community connections

We welcome families to get involved in our activities. If you have time, you are invited to:

We have a strong connection to the local primary school to assist your child’s transition to school. We are also passionate about engaging with our community to help your child become an active member of Omeo and surrounds. We engage with local:

Language

We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Kindergarten Teacher

Louise

Hi, I’m Louise and I’m the Education Leader and a Kindergarten Teacher at High Country Uniting Early Learning. I’ve worked at Uniting for nearly 20 years, 9 at this service. I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood.

I’m passionate about shaping and nurturing young children’s development and preparing them for their future, based on their individual interests and needs. At High Country, our team encourages each child’s uniqueness and self-esteem to promote confidence and independence.

Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your family.

Mental health

Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child and are skilled in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.

Nutrition

Your child will learn about nutrition and how to take care of their body. We teach food safety,
healthy eating and the importance of exercise through fun and practical activities. These include:

Safe environment

As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focused on delivering learning and development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.

Policies and downloads

Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Child Safety Policy.

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Collinsvale Uniting After School Care

Centre

Collinsvale Uniting After School Care

508 Collinsvale Road, Collinsvale TAS

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Before and after school care

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After school care in Collinsvale.

Our Collinsvale after school care program provides learning and leisure activities for local children, taking the pressure off busy families who need additional school-based care.

Located at Collinsvale Primary School, our service gives your child more time with their peers when school finishes.

Children can come straight to our care from school and continue their adventures in our safe and familiar environment.

We are a small, rural after school care service with a focus on nurturing social and community connections.

Through our range of educational activities, our educators will work with your child to build on their strengths and interests, while learning and having fun along the way.

We provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment and can refer families to translation and other support services where needed.

Program hours and fees

The parents say

“Our son is thriving – thank you for providing such a safe and nurturing environment”

- Lena, parent.

Learning experiences

Caring for the environment

Your child will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities that allow them to explore, discover and create. At our service, we:

Community connections

We engage with local people and groups to broaden your child’s understanding of the world and help them become active members of our community. We engage with:

Program hours and fees

Before & After School Care Supervisor

Simon

Hi, I’m Simon and I’m the Nominated Supervisor for Before & After School Care services at Campbell Street, Collinsvale, Kempton, Mount Stuart and South Arm. I have a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Tasmania.

I’ve been the Program Leader for 18 years. During that time, I have worked predominantly in school aged education, working at several OSHC services and our pre-kinder program at Campbell Street Early Learning.

I’m passionate about assisting children to develop in their life-long learning, and love to see the achievements in their early years. We provide a safe, enjoyable, and fun environment for the children to develop through play-based development and learning tailored from the children’s own interests. My team and I provide a high-quality program in a collaborative community environment.

Mental health

Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child and are skilled in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. Educators provide both environments and programs that support children’s positive mental health and self-care. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.

Nutrition

We teach children about the importance of healthy eating and nutrition. At our early learning service, we:

Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
Encourage your child to help with preparing food
Accommodate all dietary requirements
Emphasise food safety
Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure we are offering appropriate food choices.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

1. Autism and Girls In Early Childhood.

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Autistic Girls in Early Childhood Mini Resource.

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Campbell Street Uniting Before and After School Care

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Campbell Street Uniting Before & After School Care

Campbell Street Uniting Before and After School Care

231 Campbell Street, North Hobart TAS

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Before and after school care Vacation childcare

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Early Learning Centre

Before and after school care in North Hobart.

Your child will gain confidence and build healthy relationships through learning and play at our Campbell Street Uniting Before & After School Care Program.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our team will support your child as strong, competent, and capable citizens through a variety of hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that fuel creativity, drive curiosity and promote individuality. Our activities are shaped for each child’s needs and level of development. We give children time to learn, explore, and then return to a focus of interest as needed.

Our goal is to help your child discover their strengths and interests, while creating a lifelong love of learning.

We provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment and can translate for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our early learning service features:

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our
early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Recycling area
Commercial kitchen for cooking experiences
Play and climbing equipment
Trees and natural shade
Gardening beds.

The parents say

“The educators have been very nurturing and welcoming. It's a very safe and comfortable environment for our child”

- Mary, parent.

Learning experiences

Your child will learn from a combination of organised and spontaneous play-based activities and
programs that encourage them to pursue their own interests. We engage with the local community
to support our topics of learning.

Caring for the environment

We teach children about recycling through our designated recycling area. We encourage sustainable living and teach the children through real-world examples.

Excursions

We love excursions. During our Vacation Care program, your child will visit:

National parks and playgrounds
Wildlife parks
Museums
Fruit farms
Botanical Gardens
Libraries
Sporting, gymnastic and play centres.

Incursions

Your child will take part in:

Pet care discussions
Aboriginal artist visits
Physical challenges and games
Puppetry performances
Cultural visits
Science and maths workshops
Role-playing and drama
Cooking.

Family and community connections

We encourage participation from families as this creates a special sense of belonging that is essential to your child’s learning experience. We partner with community groups to broaden your child’s understanding of the world and create strong community connections.

You are invited to participate in:

We partner with the local:

Program hours and fees

Before & After School Care Supervisor

Simon

I’m passionate about assisting children to develop in their life-long learning, and love to see the achievements in their early years. We provide a safe, enjoyable, and fun environment for the children to develop through play-based development and learning tailored from the children’s own
interests. My team and I provide a high-quality program in a collaborative community environment.

Mental health

Our team is trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child. Our educators are experienced in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. Educators provide environments and programs that support children’s positive mental health and self-care. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.

Nutrition

We empower your child to make healthy choices by offering lessons on nutrition, food safety and cuisines from other cultures through cooking and mealtime. We reference gardening programs to encourage sustainable living and are encouraged to put healthy eating habits into practice during break times. We accommodate a range of cultural and dietary requirements and practise and emphasise food safety.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

1. Autism and Girls In Early Childhood.

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Autistic Girls in Early Childhood Mini Resource.

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Buchan Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Buchan Uniting Early Learning

5621 Buchan-Orbost Road, Buchan VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Long day care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early learning in Buchan.

Located on Buchan–Orbost Road, we provide childcare and kindergarten services to the Buchan community.

You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child.

Your child will learn in an environment that will build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Our small group sizes will give your child access to age–appropriate activities and personalised care
while they play and explore in our beautiful bushland centre.

Our educators are experienced in working with children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our outdoor spaces will give your child the opportunity to engage in hands–on, nature–based play. Inside our centre are spaces dedicated to reading, poetry, puppets and music. Our early learning centre features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Wooden cubby house
Swings
Water tanks.

Our centre

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Wooden cubby house
Swings
Water tanks
Play equipment for climbing, skipping, throwing and catching
Trees and natural shade
Dry creek bed
Gardening bed
Shade sail
Worm farm.

The parents say

“Big hearts change small lives”

- Nikki, parent.

Learning experiences

Our activities will help your child build their physical, social and language skills, while developing a love of learning and nature.

Caring for the environment

Some of our nature–based activities include:

Family and community connections

We welcome families to get involved in our activities in ways they feel comfortable.

You are welcome to:

We regularly host visits from community members who teach the children about First Nations culture through art and stories. Some of the other groups, services and community members we engage with include:

Park rangers
The local bush nurse
Police
Fire services
The library bus
Farmers and their animals
The community garden
Dog handlers
Clay and felting artists
Buchan Early Years Reference Group
Smiles 4 Miles Program.
The local school during Book Week and to help with the transition to school.

Language

We support inclusive practices of families that speak languages other than English and welcome you to teach your language and culture to the children. We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Early Childhood Teacher

Leanne

Hello, I’m Leanne, the Early Childhood Teacher at Buchan Uniting Early Learning. I’ve been an early childhood teacher for over 20 years. I have a Diploma of Teaching – Primary and a Graduate Diploma of Education – Early Childhood.

I’m passionate about creating an extremely rich, thought–provoking learning environment that is authentically beautiful for all children. With the intention of each child developing a true sense of belonging, to feel safe, secure and supported as they participate in open–ended experiences to support their learning and engagement. I view children as confident, capable, curious and active learners. Building strong partnerships with families is the key to maximising the fullest potential of each individual child.

The team at Buchan values and respects children, families and each other. Our learning
environment and curriculum is inclusive, provides experiences and opportunities that focus upon and promote self–esteem, positive relationships, resilience, imagination and curiosity for learning. We develop our curriculum by reflecting upon the developmental needs of the children, their strengths and interests and by celebrating the diversity within our community.

We look forward to welcoming your family into the centre.

Mental Health

Nutrition

Your child will learn about the importance of eating fresh, nutritious food and overall wellbeing at our early learning centre. Through sharing and socialising during mealtimes, discovering foods from other cultures and eating different flavours, we aim to create healthy habits that will stay with your child for life.

At our centre, we:

Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
Cater for all dietary requirements
Emphasise food safety
Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure cultural foods meet requirements
Teach children about the difference between fresh and processed food
Enjoy cooking sessions

Safe Environment

Policies and downloads

1. Autism and Girls In Early Childhood.

pdf

Autistic Girls in Early Childhood Mini Resource.

pdf

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Bruthen Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Bruthen Uniting Early Learning

12 Seehusen Avenue, Bruthen VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Long day care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early learning in Bruthen.

Our kindergarten in Bruthen is located on Seehusen Avenue, next to the Mount Elizabeth Nature Conservation Reserve.

We offer a creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s individual strengths, interests and social connections.

We teach values that reflect our local community including kindness, resilience and teamwork.

Our educators provide an inclusive environment and are experienced in working with children who live with physical and intellectual disabilities.

We have access to the local Pre-school Field Officer, Gippsland Lakes Community Health, Scope and Early Childhood Intervention Services and Aurora School for deaf children and their families.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Your child will learn, play and explore within our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our kindergarten features:

Our centre

Your child will learn, play and explore within our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our kindergarten features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Cubby house
Herb and vegetable gardening beds
Trees and natural shade
Shade sail
Swings
Play area and climbing equipment.

The parents say

“The team have taken the time to get to know my son. He’s really happy”

- Early learning parent.

Learning experiences

Our activities are focused on your child’s interests, the environment and exploring the world
around us. Your child will be exposed to new people, experiences and learn skills that will help them become broad thinkers and active community members. Some of the activities your child will participate in include:

Family and community connections

We build relationships with each family so we can best support your child. Each month families can contribute to our kindergarten program discussions and become involved in projects, like our recent playground redesign. We involve families and the community in the following ways:

Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
Visits to the local primary school to help your child transition to school
Trips to the local library to encourage a love of reading
Meeting local fire and rescue, police, paramedics, nurses and wellbeing practitioners
Connecting with First Nations community groups and members
Visiting local farms.

Language

We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Kindergarten Teacher

Yvonne

Hi, I’m Yvonne and I’m the Kindergarten Teacher at Bruthen Uniting Early Learning. I hold a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) and have worked in the sector for 30 years. I’m excited to get to know each child and their families and learn about the personalities of the individual children.

Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which is reflected in the environment we create at Bruthen. Not only will your child be respected and supported in a safe space, they will also be guided positively to enhance their social and emotional development. They’ll build trusting
relationships with their educators in programs that focus on growth in all developmental areas.

At Bruthen we work closely together to ensure that communication is of the highest standard to maintain children’s safety and well-being.

Key Upcoming Dates

No upcoming events

Health and wellbeing

Mental Health

Nutrition

Your child will learn about nutrition, how to look after their body and the importance of an active lifestyle. We do this by:

Growing our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
Catering for all dietary requirements
Educating children on food safety
Ensuring cultural foods meet the standard requirements
Eating together to encourage socialisation and good table behaviour
Empowering children to tell us when they are hungry, so we can bring mealtime forward.

Safe Environment

Policies and downloads

1. Autism and Girls In Early Childhood.

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Autistic Girls in Early Childhood Mini Resource.

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Briagolong Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Briagolong Uniting Early Learning

28 Cahill Street, Briagolong VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Occasional care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early learning in Briagolong.

Surrounded by the beautiful Gippsland countryside, our kindergarten and childcare services are located on Cahill Street in Briagolong.

Our close relationship with community organisations allows us to provide fun and educational experiences for local kindergarten children. We also offer flexible occasional care for busy families.

We are passionate about fostering your child’s individual strengths, interests and social connections.

Our educators are experienced in working with children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Cubby house
Worm farm
Water tank.

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Recycling area
Cubby house
Worm farm
Water tank
Play area with climbing equipment
Trees and natural shade
Gardening bed
Shade sail
Swings
Bike track.

The parents say

“Thank you for making us feel so welcome.”

- Early learning parent.

Learning experiences

Our activities and excursions will support your child to learn about the world around them and have fun along the way.

Caring for the environment

We nurture an appreciation for nature by showing children the beauty of the environment, often in partnership with guests from our community. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as:

Family and community connections

We welcome families to get involved in our activities. If you have time, you are invited to:

Regular visits from local organisations and community members will broaden your child’s knowledge of the outside world and teach them about the importance of community.

We enjoy visits from:

The local Country Fire Authority
Police
Local farmers
Sale Art Gallery
Declan the Music Man
Library storytellers
Living with Dogs Program
Lions Club members
Black Snake Productions
Briagolong Primary School to build relationships to help your child’s transition to school.

Excursions

We enjoy excursions to:

Language

We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Key Upcoming Dates

22 May 24

Open day: Briagolong Uniting Kindergarten 9:30am - 11:30am

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Kindergarten Teacher

Kirsty

Hi, I’m Kirsty and I’m the Director at Briagolong Uniting Early Learning. I’ve taught at this service for around 10 years. I’ve also taught in New Zealand and England. I hold a Diploma of Teaching and Early Childhood Education.

I want children to learn and have fun at Kinder and for each child to be confident in their choices and ideas. I love watching the children grow and strive for excellence, doing the best they can and for us as educators to support and guide children in their ideas, passions, and experiences.

At Briagolong, our educators are kind, caring and fun. We teach children to learn through play with a large emphasis on natural play resources and equipment. We believe children should feel safe and secure in their learning environment.

I’m passionate about developing positive relationships with families and carers – get in touch today to chat about coming to our service.

Mental health

Nutrition

Our fun and practical activities about food and nutrition will support your child to make healthy choices. At our centre, we:

Grow our own produce
Emphasise food safety
Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure cultural foods meet requirements
Offer progressive snack and lunchtime to empower children to ask for what they want and when
Participate in the Smiles 4 Miles Program to support oral health.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Child Safety Policy.

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Balmoral Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Balmoral Uniting Early Learning

26 Bell Street, Balmoral VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Long day care

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Balmoral.

Located in the Balmoral Family Centre Community Hub on Bell Street, our childcare service offers a nurturing environment for your child to learn and play while you are at work.

You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child.

Your child will enjoy social and educational activities to build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Our educators are passionate about nurturing local children, offering early learning activities within our tight–knit community.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Your child will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities that will encourage them to care for the
environment and form social connections. Our early learning centre features:

Our centre

Your child will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities that will encourage them to care for the
environment and form social connections. Our early learning centre features:

The parents say

“The team have taken the time to get to know my son. He’s really happy”

– Early learning parent.

Learning experiences

Family and community connections

We welcome families to join our activities. If you have the time, you can get involved in:

To support your child’s learning and development, we regularly engage with local:

Program hours and fees

Service Leader

Jodie

Hi, I’m Jodie and I’m the Service Leader at Balmoral Uniting Early Learning. I’ve been with Uniting for over 20 years and have a Diploma of Community Services Childcare.

I love being involved in the early years sector to watch children grow into their unique and individual selves. I enjoy providing positive experiences that will foster a child’s lifelong learning in sustainable practices.

The team at Balmoral provide children with opportunities to engage in our community through excursions and incursions, building their confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments.

Throughout our service, there will be fun experiences your child can enjoy while making long–term friends.

Mental health

Nutrition

We make health education fun. Your child will learn about basic nutrition and how to take care of their bodies. We show children the joys of growing their own fresh food in our garden and encourage them to make healthy food choices. Through active play, sport and group activities, your child will be inspired to take care of themselves and each other.

Safe environment

As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focused on delivering learning nd development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.

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