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  • Acute Hearing
  • Acute Hearing is a family run audiology practice that has been providing the community with services for over 25 years. Over the years our services have ranged from paediatric audiology, neuro-otological evaluations to hearing aid prescriptions and aural rehabilitiation. Hearing tests are bulk billed with a current Doctors referral.

  • Adventurers
  • At Adventurers, we follow scientific research to make sure that all our children are ready to excel at school. We do this with our educational program, which: • Starts with our babies • Focuses on language • Makes learning fun • Ensures school readiness Come and see how we make sure your child will be ready to thrive in school.

  • Affirming Families - Helping Children with Autism - Melbourne City Mission
  • Affirming Families is an in-home Positive Behaviour support program for families who have a child with a diagnosis of Autism and display Behaviours of concern. In partnership with families we provide a positive approach that assists families to decrease behaviours whilst increasing their understanding of their child's diagnosis and presenting behaviours. We work with children under 7 who have a recent diagnosis of Autism as part of the federal governments 'Helping Children with AutismProgram'.

  • AFFORD
  • Afford delivers high standard services with passion, empathy and professionalism since 1951. All staff and have completed mandatory training, police checks and working with children’s checks. Afford is a nationwide Not For Profit Organisation, supporting NDIS Participants from ages 7 - 65. Afford services include: • Assistance with Daily Life, • Transport, • Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation, • Specialised Disability Accommodation, • Support Coordination, • Improved Living Arrangements, • Increased Social and Community Participation, • Finding and Keeping a Job, • Improved Relationships, • Improved Health and Wellbeing, • Improved Learning, • Improved Daily Living Skills, Please call 1300 989 487 or email info@afford.com.au to find out more.

  • After Hours Home Visiting Doctors
  • Home visiting doctors

  • Al-Taqwa College
  • Private Primary/ Secondary School

  • Alamanda K-9 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Alamanda Kindergarten
  • 4YO Preschool.
    Not-for-profit community based service provider Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) manages and delivers the Kindergarten programs at Alamanda and Tarneit Central Kindergartens, which are co-located on school sites.

  • AMES - Werribee Settlement
  • AMES is Australia's largest provider of humanitarian settlement, education, training and employment services for refugees and newly arrived migrants. We link our services together to create better outcomes for our clients, which helps us achieve our mission of full participation for all in a cohesive and diverse society.

  • Amiga Montessori Alamanda
  • Provides long day care and kindergarten programme using the Montessori Philosophy and Approach. The centre is purpose built and caters for children from 3 - 6 years. Opening hours are 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday - Friday

  • Amiga Montessori Wyndham Vale
  • Our aim is to give every child a happy, stimulating atmosphere. We encourage the children to participate in all activities, to promote their healthy development and growth. Every effort is taken to ensure each child's needs are met.

  • Anglicare - Family Services
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    Family Services offer:

    • Support with parenting and family relationships
    • Support to promote the safety, stability and development of children
    • Assistance with children’s behaviour, stress management and managing depression
    • Practical support
    • Emotional support
    • Information, advocacy, and connecting families with a range of community resources
    • In home support
    • Group work

  • Arndell Park Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).

    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Association for Children with a Disability
  • For over 40 years Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) has been supporting children with disability and their families across Victoria. Our vision is for children with disability and their families to have the same rights and opportunities as other children and families.

    For families and professionals we offer FREE:
    >> Support Line - 9880 700 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)
    >> Free online workshops
    >> Information and resources

  • Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
  • Services include case work support, volunttary medical services; food parcels; meals; catering and more

  • Aussie Kindies Werribee
  • Provides nappies, breakfast until 8am, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & late snack @ 6pm

  • Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
  • The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records all vaccines given to all people in Australia.

  • Australian Multicultural Community Services
  • Multicultural Support


B

  • Baden Powell P-9 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Bellbridge Primary Combined OSHC
  • Out of School Hours Care

  • Bellbridge Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Berry Street
  • Berry Street work with children, young people and families, with the most challenging and complex needs, including those for whom we are often the last resort. Last year, we helped over 27,000 of the most disadvantaged children, young people and families across our community.

    We believe all children should have good childhood, growing up feeling safe, nurtured and with hope for the future.

  • bestchance Child Family Care
  • We are a not-for-profit organisation with three goals:

    Educate and care for children
    Support and strengthen families, and
    Empower individuals through skilled purpose

    We believe that achieving these goals will result in stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods.

    Our programs include Early Childhood Education and Care (childcare centres, kindergartens and family day care providers), Early Childhood Intervention, bestchance Training (offering Nationally Accredited Training), Family Support Services, and our specialist primary school, The Cheshire School.

  • Bethany Catholic Primary School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • Better Place Australia
  • Who we are

    Better Place Australia is a non-profit and inclusive organisation providing affordable services for individuals, couples & families facing parenting, relationship, mental health or financial issues.
    We have been helping people take back control of their lives for the past 35 years
    We provide support services to over 10000 clients across 24 locations throughout Victoria.

    Our Services

    Family Dispute Resolution Professional support for families who need help resolving disputes about children or financial matters. The law requires separating families who have a dispute about children to make a genuine efort to try to sort it out through family dispute resolution (FDR) before filing an application for parenting orders in Court. It is a practical, less stressful and inexpensive way for separating families to sort out these arrangements.  In Wyndham we are co-located with IPC Health based in a convenient location at the Wyndham Hub. 

    Financial Counselling and Capability

    Practical strategies, support and vital information for people who need help managing their finances, want to learn about managing their money or are struggling with debt. Our financial counsellors provide confidential, non-judgemental support.

    Mediation
    Guided negotiation between people in conflict. For example, between teens and parents about behavioural or communication issues, or between siblings about ongoing care & financial arrangements for elderly parents.

    Child & Youth Counselling

    Assistance and guidance from a compassionate and skilled practitioner who understands how children communicate, the difficulties children face and how best to resolve them.
    We offer phone and video options for all our services

  • Boardwalk Health Medical and Skin Centre
  • General Practice

  • Bounce OT for Kids
  • Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for children aged 0-16 years with a range of developmental delays and disabilities by a highly experienced paediatric OT.

  • Brick Road Therapy
  • Provides counselling and play therapy to children aged 3 to 12. We also provide LEGO-Based therapy. We support children that are experiencing anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, separation, suicidal ideation and attachment issues.

  • Brotherhood of St Laurence - Early childhood approach
  • Formerly Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI).  Early childhood approach provides supports for children younger than 7 with developmental delay or disability. Our early childhood team connects you with services in your local community if you have concerns about your child’s development. We will also give you information to help you understand more about your child’s development, and help you to apply for the NDIS if your child is eligible and this is what you would like to do.


C

  • Cambridge Primary Before and After School Care and School Holiday Program
  • Before and After School Care and School Holiday Program, available to all school aged children

  • Cambridge Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Camp Australia - Alamanda K-9 College OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Baden Powell College Derrimut Heath OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Baden Powell College Tarneit OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Iramoo Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Little River Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Lumen Christi Catholic School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Manorvale Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - St Clare's Catholic Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - St James The Apostle Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Stella Maris Catholic Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Truganina P-9 College OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Camp Australia - Werribee Primary School OSHC
  • Each day before or after school, Camp Australia provides a safe and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and thrive.

    As the most experienced OSHC provider in Australia, we provide safe, reliable, engaging and affordable programs to help you balance time and responsibilities. Our programs build on your school’s values to further your child’s experience and interests – and ensure they feel at home with us.

  • Carers Victoria
  • Carers Victoria provides advice, information and support to unpaid family and friend carers to improve their health, wellbeing, capacity and resilience. A carer provides unpaid care to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, addiction or is an older person with care needs.

  • Caroline Chisholm Society
  • The Caroline Chisholm Society provides free and confidential help to:

    • expectant mothers
    • sole parents with at least one child under primary school age
    • two parent families with at least one child under primary school age

    The Caroline Chisholm Society is a professional agency of social and community workers, service support staff and volunteers, who offer pregnancy counselling and support, material aid and family support.  The Society provides services that respond to the needs of families and supports them to achieve and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.  The Society is a non-denominational and non-political charity.

  • Carranballac P-9 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Carranballac P-9 College Outside School Hours Care
  • Vacation Care/OSHC

  • Centrelink
  • Family Tax Benefit and Parenting Payment can help with the cost of raising children. This can be your birth, foster or adopted child. It can also be a grandchild.

    Child Care Subsidy helps with the cost of approved child care. Additional Child Care Subsidy gives some families extra help with child care fees. You may be able to get an additional subsidy if you're one of the following:

    • a grandparent or great grandparent
    • transitioning to work from certain income support payments
    • in temporary financial hardship.

    We’ll pay these subsidies to your child care provider to reduce the fees you pay.

  • Child Abuse Prevention Services
  • Information, referral and ongoing support to those affected by child abuse, concerned about the welfare of a child, or needing family or parenting support

  • Child and Family Mental Health
  • Helping families better negotiate the transitions and challenges of family life that can impact on mental health and wellbeing.  It includes:

    Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) – no cost service with a focus on children and young people who are at risk of, or experiencing mental ill-health symptoms through a whole of family approach. Our service is child centred but family focussed.

    Kidztalk – no cost mental health service for children (0-11years) who are at risk of developing or are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or behavioural difficulties.

    Hands on Parenting Education (HOPE) – practical parenting support for families with children 0-5 years

  • Child Care Access Hotline
  • The Child Care Access Hotline provides details about approved child care services and child care vacancies in your local area (*Free call unless from a mobile phone).

  • Child FIRST
  • Western Melbourne Child FIRST (Child and Family Information, Referral and Support Team) can provide information on other services in the local community and is the central intake for Family Services. Child FIRST is a program run by the Department of Health and Human Services which ensures that vulnerable children, young people and their families are linked effectively into relevant services and may be the best way of connecting children, young people and their families to the services they need.

  • Child Protection
  • Meeting the needs of children and making sure they are safe in the family is a shared responsibility between individuals, the family, the community and the government. When adults caring for children do not follow through with their responsibilities, are abusive or exploit their positions of power, then it is the child protection system that becomes responsible for taking action.

    The Victorian Child Protection Service is specifically targeted to those children and young people at risk of harm or where families are unable or unwilling to protect them.

  • Children and Family Resource Team
  • Playgroups are for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 6 years. They offer a relaxed social atmosphere for adults while providing a range of activities for children. For specific information on how to access a playgroup; or assistance in setting up a new Playgroup please contact the Children and Family Resource Team.

  • Children and Parenting Support (CaPSS)
  • The Children and Parenting Support Service (CaPSS) delivers free programs that strengthen family relationships, reduce family breakdown, and increase family connection to and participation in community activities. We service the outer west of Melbourne: Werribee, Melton, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing and Laverton.

    3 key ways we support families:

    Group Skills Programs: One off workshops, webinars and evidence-based programs

    Facilitated peer-to-peer parent support: Playgroups and parenting groups to help families to connect with others in a parenting role

    1:1 Parenting Support: Tailored support to enhance your parenting skills

    To speak to a CaPSS practitioner:

    Call 0455 521 154 (Men as Fathers)

    Call 0456 824 447 (LGBTIQA+ Families)

    Call 0475 976 071 (Aboriginal Families)

    Call 0409 608 551 (All Families)

    Email: capss@salvationarmy.org.au

    Follow us on Facebook: @capssmeltonwyndham

     

  • Children's Counselling Service
  • Provides counselling and therapeutic groups for children in the western metropolitan region who have experienced family violence. We use child focused therapeutic approaches that include creative arts therapy, music, play therapy and sensory based activities. SPLASh (Safe Place for Laughter, Arts and Sharing) is a therapeutic creative arts group for children aged between 9-12 years who have experienced family violence. Contact Children's Counselling Team to discuss.

  • Children’s Speech and OT
  • We are a passionate genuine multi-disciplinary team who work in a wholistic family centred way. We provide in clinic therapy, as well as in schools, childcare centres and kindergartens. We offer assessments and provide regular ongoing therapy. Principle speech pathologist Mary Speirs has over 10 years experience providing therapy to children in the western suburbs.

  • Choices
  • CHOICES is a Case Management Program for pregnant young mothers and families with pre school aged children.

    CHOICES provides individual outreach in-home support, information and referrals to appropriate community agencies or health care providers.

    The service provides intensive support designed to help develop pre birth education and parenting skills. CHOICES also offers assistance with issues concerning, housing, finance, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol, further education, employment, child care, recreation, emotional support and empowerment, and practical support such as transport to appointments. CHOICES aims to assist young parents to link in with community resources and strengthen extended family and friendship networks.

  • cohealth
  • cohealth is one of the largest community health organisations in Australia, servicing a broad area of high-growth communities across Melbourne's northern, western and inner suburbs. Built on the values, reputations and expertise of three respected organisations, cohealth provides quality services across mental health, oral health, family violence, alcohol and other drugs, aged care and medical and integrated health services.


    Paediatric services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: 

    Free paediatric clinics currently running at cohealth - Braybrook on Fridays.

    Both clinics are for children and adolescents aged 0-18 years. Details are below:

    1. A&TSI paediatric clinic – Paediatric appointments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. At this clinic, children will see:
      • Paediatrician, Dr Merryn Redenbach
      • Aboriginal Health Worker, Luke Sultan
    2. Koolin Balit Children’s Clinic – Multidisciplinary assessment clinic for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Out of Home Care. At this clinic, children will see:
      • Paediatrician, Dr Merryn Redenbach
      • Speech Pathologist, Jessica Boyce
      • Counsellor/Psychologist, Leo Sexton
      • Aboriginal Health Worker, Luke Sultan

     Please note that a GP referral is required for both clinics, this can be made through the cohealth GP services in Footscray if necessary (For more information contact 9334 6699)

  • College Rd Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Corpus Christi School
  • Catholic Primary School


D

  • Department of Education & Training
  • The Department of Education and Training offers learning and development support, services and resources for all Victorians, from birth through to adulthood.

  • Department of Immigration & Citizenship
  • Multicultural Support

  • Deserved Health Care Services
  • Deserved Health Care Services (DHCS) is based in Western and Northern Suburbs of Melbourne & Geelong. We are a registered NDIS Provider and strive to provide you with the highest quality of care and services. Deserved Health Care Services offers over 10 years of experience within the nursing and disability sectors. Our aim is to provide tailored, and person-centred disability and nursing services to empower you and your family with improved safety and accessibility to quality care, all while staying in the familiarity your own home.

  • DJL Counselling & Mediation Consultancy
  • Provides a range of services that includes: - Seminars, workshops and support groups in various topics (http://www.djlcounselling.com/workshops-amp-seminars/) - Individual (child, adolescent and adult), couple, group and family counselling - Specialist services (genetic counselling and weight management counselling) - Corporate counselling services

  • Dr Anita D'Aprano - Pediatrician
  • Free clinic for Aborigal and torres Strait Islander Children Family appointments available for: - General health and wellbeing - Learning difficulties - Social and emaotional wellbeing - Developmental concerns

  • Dr Charles Prouse Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Dr Kevin Dunne Paediatrician
  • Specialist

  • Dr Paul Brooks Melbourne Paediatric Cardiology Consultant Paediatrician
  • Consultant Paediatrician

  • Dr Rachel Madhwan Wyndham Kids Consultant Paediatrician
  • Dr Madhwan is a Paediatrican with over 10 years of paediatric experience specialising in newborn care and General Paedatrics. She trained as a Paediatrican in Melbourne predominantly at the Royal ChildrenÕs Hospital and completed components of her training in both Adelaide and Tasmania. Rachel lives locally and is currently establishing paediatric practice in Wyndham with an interest in providing holistic care to children of all ages from birth to adolescence. Whilst Rachel enjoys the challenges of General Paediatrics she is also completing Dual training in Perinatology/Neonatology. She has a young family of her own.

  • Dr Raj Khillan General Paediatrics
  • Dr Raj Khillan is a Consultant Pediatrician with a special interest in Neonatology Tongue Tie snipping Baby feeding and sleeping issues Unsettled babies Behavioral pediatrics Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD assessments and treatment Growth & development issues Continence problems-Constipation & Enuresis Eczema and other allergies Acute pediatrics General Child and adolescent health

  • Dr Victoria Greenwood Wyndham Private Consultant Paediatrician
  • Dr Victoria Greenwood is a General Paediatrician who trained in both Melbourne and Darwin. She worked at the Royal ChildrenÕs Hospital for many years, including rotations to Royal WomenÕs hospital (neonates), Monash Medical Centre, Sunshine Hospital and the Northern Hospital. She provides comprehensive care for paediatric patients and their families. Dr Greenwood is a mother of two young children who has found the experience rewarding and has improved empathy for her patients and their families

  • Dr. Nigel Crawford, Dr. Kevin Dunne, Dr. Shobha Iyer Dr. James McLellan
  • Paediatricians


E

  • edumazing
  • Wellbing & Education

  • Encompass Community Services
  • Encompass Community Services is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting equality and universal opportunity for all. For over 35 years Encompass have been customer service leaders in delivering disability supports and Community Services; we pride ourselves in helping to shape sustainable local communities throughout the Greater City of Geelong & Wyndham. We actively engage with people with physical, intellectual, sensory and psychological disabilities; as well as other individuals who are disadvantaged such as disengaged youth, long-term unemployed and those facing financial, social or learning barriers. Encompass Community Services is a registered provider with The National Disability Insurance Scheme since being legislated in 2013. Our aim is to end damaging stigmas and stereotypes and open doors of opportunity for all people – whatever background, whatever ability.

  • Engaging Wyndham Families
  • The Engaging Wyndham Families workers are able to provide short term case manage with parents/ caregivers to support the best interests of their children and family concerns who reside in the Wyndham Municipality. An example of this may be

    • early school disengagement
    • family needs
    • cultural support
    • linkages to community supports and services
    • advocacy and liaison with further services in the community
    The Engaging Wyndham Families program are available for referrals, these can be made to each of the alliance members through their programs. Clients need to be aware of the referral and provide consent for a referral to be assessed. If families are currently involved with Child Protection, referrals cannot be accepted. Please feel free to contact one of our alliance members to discuss your potential referral and to establish eligibility to our program.

    Additional program information, refer to link for brochures of our programs and referral document 
    https://wyndhamchildandfamilydirectory.com.au/hservice_providers/referral_form 


F

  • Family Day Care Australia
  • Family day care is approved child care that truly focuses on each individual child’s development, while providing high quality early learning in an educator’s own home.

    In small groups, children will enjoy a natural approach to play and discovery, and form genuine lasting bonds with their qualified and passionate early childhood educator, while you will enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is happy in a nurturing, natural and flexible home learning environment.

    Family Day Care Australia is the national peak body for family day care.

    Through collaborative national advocacy, a strong research evidence base, and high public visibility Family Day Care Australia supports, represents and promotes the sector in delivering quality outcomes for children.

    They are an apolitical, independent, not for profit national peak body that represents a national membership of family day care educators and approved services.

    The Family Day Care Australia website contains a family day care locator that allows users to search for family day care educators and services in their local area.

     

  • Family Relationship Centre
  • Family Dispute Resolution, also known as mediation, can help couples who are separating to resolve their family law disputes. Disputes may include conflicts over parenting and the care of children, child support, financial arrangements and how to divide their property. Our Family Dispute Resolution service is provided with a focus on safety, the best interests of children, and ensuring that both people can participate.

  • Featherbrook Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Felicity Holistic Care
  • For people with a disability or those who are looking for support services, Allied Health therapy or assistance with community access, Felicity Holistic Care provides customised care to ensure participants live safely, actively, and independently in their own home and the community. The Felicity Holistic Care - Superheroes School Holiday Program and Social Group activities, provide children living with a disability the opportunity to make friends and try new experiences in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.

  • Financial Counselling Program
  • Financial Counselling Can:

    • Explain options available when people cannot  pay their bills
    • Give information about government forms or other assistance that may be available
    • Advocate to negotiate payment of debts to creditors
    • Assist in planning budgets and managing debts
    • Provide information on bankruptcy
    • Provide information on your rights with creditors.
    • Referring to other specialist services that may be able to help
    • Refer to microfinance providers for interest free or low interest loans


G

  • Gateways Support Services
  • Gateways Support Services is an NDIS registered and quality-accredited provider of disability support services for children, adolescents and adults. With specialist support for autism, intellectual disability and complex behaviours, we provide therapy, individual support, recreation, support coordination, plan management and parent support services. Established for more than 20 years, we help more than 2000 people annually across our offices in Werribee, Footscray, Geelong and Warrnambool.

  • Good News After School Care
  • Out of School Hours Care

  • Good News Lutheran College
  • Lutheran Primary/ Secondary School

  • Grange Community Centre 3+ Activity Group
  • Activity Group is an educational program offering a wide range of hands-on activities for children of pre-kinder age

  • Guardian Early Learning Centre- Point Cook
  • Provides long day care for 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer 3 Year Kinder and 4 Year Kinder programs.


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  • Hampstead Drive Medical Centre
  • General Practice and Sexual Health Nurse

  • Healthdirect Australia
  • 24/7 health advice line staffed by registered nurses to provide expert health advice

  • Heathdale Christian College
  • Christian Primary/ Secondary school

  • Heathdale Christian College Early Learning Centre
  • Preschools

  • Heathdale Christian College Out of School Hours Program
  • Out of School Hours Care

  • Heathdale Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Heidi Beech
  • Provides expert sleep advice and support to parents of children aged newborn to 5 years. Tailor made solutions to issues such as frequent night waking, catnapping, unsettled newborn, bedtime battles, early morning wake ups. Heidi is a certified sleep consultant who with understanding and empathy will work with your family, without asking you to compromise your parenting philosophy, to improve your child's sleep.

  • Hilke Legenhausen
  • Provides an individual and family mentoring program, that supports young people on the Autism Spectrum and/or with mental health issues to: 

    -  Uncover and develop their strength
    -  Create a safe environment, from which to venture into the world
    -  Learn and practise skills to help them feel calm, positive and in control in and out of their home
    -  Strengthen relationships with their family, professionals, and peers to have their needs addressed
    -  Improve communication skills to convey their individual needs to others and enable them to       adjust their approach accordingly
    -  Act as a spokesperson in an education, work, or leisure setting, to have their needs understood, accommodated, and met

  • Hoppers Crossing Library
  • We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library!

    Hoppers Crossing Library houses our Family and Local History collection as well as over 30,000 items for loan including items in English, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Spanish and Hindi.

    Before you visit, please note:

    • Masks must be worn indoors if you cannot keep 1.5m distance from others.
    • Computer usage will be restricted to one hour per patron.
    • Printing is available.
    • You can borrow, browse and pick up holds.

     Return Chutes:

    Return chutes are closed overnight, from 10pm to 7am. They are now open on weekends and public holidays.
    Our return chutes are open at other branches all the time now! Including weekends and public holidays.

    Facilities:

    • 22 public access computers
    • 4 public access family history computers

    Languages (other than English):

    Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Spanish and Hindi

    Subscribe to the Library Newsletter here https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/wyndham-libraries-enewsletter



  • Hoppers Lane General Practice
  • Bulk Billing Medical Centre

  • Hopscotch & Harmony
  • Provides counselling and assessment for children, teens and adults. We have a team of skilled and experienced psychologists to support emotional, behavioural, social and learning difficulties.


I

  • Integra - Plan Management
  • Integra is an independent, locally based, registered provider of Plan Management services for the NDIS. We provide Plan Management to thousands of NDIS Participants and Nominees, and have established ourselves as a trusted source of support and advice available nationally, helping families to understand and use their NDIS plans, preventing NDIS overspends and promoting plan utilisation. We are family friendly and are open 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Our staff are experts in Plan and Finance Management and have an extensive understanding of NDIS supports and the NDIS Price Guide.

  • Integrated OT
  • Integrated OT is a consulting and therapy service that is focused on providing timely and collaborative Occupational Therapy which is personalised and meaningful to the individuals involved. We are committed to building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and ensuring communication is transparent at all times. Integrated OT can see children at the clinic or in the community (home/childcare/kinder/school etc), ensuring that goals are specific to the individual. For every client, we complete a detailed intake process and review throughout to ensure that there is a suitable match between client and therapist to help in working towards joint therapy goals. We provide both clinic based and mobile occupational therapy services. Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.

  • IPC Health
  • IPC Health is one of the largest providers of community health service in Victoria, operating from six sites in Melbourne’s West. As a local not for profit organisation, we are committed to working with the rapidly growing areas of Melbourne’s middle and outer West.

    We provide a diverse range of services for all age groups including medical (GPs, nurses, paediatric, youth and women’s health, diabetes education), dental, allied health (podiatry, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, dietetics, cardiac rehabilitation), psychosocial services such as social work and counselling (general, Gambler’s Help, Alcohol and Other Drugs), and Aged Care services including Home Care Packages.

    We also work with our communities to address and strengthen major contributors to wellbeing and quality of living in the areas of family violence, child and family services, activity groups, health promotion, and community strengthening.

    Please note that not all services are available at each campus. Check our website for more information or call your local campus www.ipchealth.com.au 
    Hoppers Crossing 8734 1400  Wyndham Vale 9216 7777

  • IPC Health Audiology Services
  • Our audiologists provide hearing tests for children aged over a year as well as adults of all ages. We can help with:
    • hearing difficulties
    • family history of hearing loss
    • ringing sounds in the ear
    • ear infections
    • dizziness or feeling of spinning
    • speech or language delay
    • learning difficulties at school
    • measuring your hearing level
    • checking for fluid behind the ear drum
    • giving a report of your tests
    • providing ear plugs for hearing protection and swimming
    • information about hearing aid options and rehabilitation programs
    • assistive alternative devices
    • referrals to other services

  • IPC Health Cradle to Kinder
  • Together with Melbourne City Mission, this program supports young families from pregnancy through early years. This service is for people who:
    • are aged 25 years or under and are between 20 weeks pregnant to full-term (approximate) or have an infant up to 6 weeks of age
    • are living in Western Melbourne
    • need pregnancy and parenting support and/or health and wellbeing support
    • want to work voluntarily with us

  • IPC Health Family Services
  • This free program is for families who have children aged 0-17 years, living in Wyndham, and would like help with any of the following:
    • Parenting
    • Balancing time with your children and the demands of everyday life
    • Your children’s behaviours, health, social life or their safety
    • Family conflict
    • Living with a family member who has a gambling, mental health, or drug and alcohol problem

    We can work with your family in your home to help you see your family’s strengths and learn new skills to solve your family’s problems. We can also help your family connect to services in your community.
    Contact Western Melbourne Child FIRST on 1300 775 160 for a referral.

  • IPC Health Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies
  • Our Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) Program helps pregnant women who need extra support to be healthy and have healthy babies. The HMHB worker will visit you in your home and can give you information and support about:
    • pregnancy care services
    • information and support to live a healthier life
    • special needs health care
    • drugs and alcohol management
    • mental health and loneliness
    • homelessness and unstable living
    • family violence
    • services to sort out financial issues
    • bringing your baby home
    • emotional support

  • IPC Health Occupational Therapy (OT) for children
  • Our paediatric occupational therapists work with families to help children join in daily activities such as:

    Self care – things they need to do to look after themselves:
    • dressing and washing
    • using spoons, knives and forks
    • going to the toilet

    Productivity – things they have to do at home, childcare and kinder:
    • riding a bike
    • drawing, writing, colouring, cutting, painting, threading and craft
    • sitting on chairs and mat • paying attention and concentration

    Play – activities they want to do:
    • using the playground swing, slide, ball games
    • group games
    • using different types of toys

  • IPC Health Paediatrician Services
  • Our General and Developmental Paediatric Clinic supports children and young people up to 18 year with medical, developmental, behavioural, social and emotional problems. We provide assessment, care, management and support for various conditions including:
    • developmental delay including language delay and motor skills delay
    • behaviour problems, such as attention problems, aggression, defiance, poor emotional regulation, social difficulties
    • autism Spectrum Disorder
    • learning difficulties
    • attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • mood difficulties such as anxiety and depression
    • sleep problems
    • eating problems
    • continence problems, such as bed wetting, daytime wetting, soiling, constipation
    • general medical conditions such as asthma, eczema, simple food allergies, abdominal pain, failure to thrive, recurrent urinary tract infections
    • follow up for premature born babies or term born babies who experienced difficulties in their neonatal period

    The doctors in this clinic are:
    • Dr Deborah Morawetz, MBBS (Hons) FRACP (General Paediatrician)
    • Dr Anne Lohr MBBS FRACP (General Paediatrician)

  • IPC Health Psychology for children
  • Our developmental psychologists can work with you and your child if you have questions or worries about your child’s development.These may include:
    • Learning, understanding, solving problems, listening, paying attention and concentrating
    • Behaviours like tantrums, being rough, being upset when leaving parents or carers
    • Sharing, talking and playing with other children
    • Being independent, going to the toilet, feeding and going to sleep by themselves

    This service is not suitable for children who:
    • are at primary school
    • are suspected of or have a diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Global Developmental Delay
    • have been referred to or are on a waiting list for another service such as Early Childhood Intervention, Specialist Children’s Services or an Assessment Clinic for diagnosis (e.g. Autism Clinic)
    • need ongoing therapy for more than behaviour difficulties

  • IPC Health Speech Pathology for children
  • Our speech pathologists work with families to help children communicate. They can address:
    • difficulties with understanding words and sentences
    • using words or sentences in conversation
    • annunciation, stuttering, and speaking clearly
    • attention and concentration difficulties

    We can provide assessments, work one-to-one or in groups, and provide advice on other relevant services.
    This service is not suitable for children who:
    • are going to school
    • have a diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Global Developmental Delay
    • need ongoing therapy for more than communication difficulties
    • have been referred to Early Childhood Intervention Services

  • IPC Health Youth Health services
  • Our free and confidential youth health service is for young people aged 12–25 years who live, work, study or play in Wyndham. We can provide support and information about anything to do with your health and wellbeing including
    • general health issues
    • keeping safe
    • sexual health
    • puberty
    • period problems
    • pregnancy testing
    • unplanned pregnancy advice
    • same sex attraction
    • relationship issues
    • contraception (preventing pregnancy) advice
    • safer sex and free condoms
    • chlamydia testing
    • cervical cytology (pap smear)
    • any other issues

  • Iramoo Community Centre - 3+ Pre Kinder & Playgroup
  • Provides 3+ Pre Kinder Monday 9am-1pm, Wednesday during school terms for children aged 3 year plus.

    Playgroup available on a Tuesday morning 9.30am to 11.30am.

  • Iramoo Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Iramoo Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Islamic College of Melbourne
  • Private Primary School


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  • Jamieson Way Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Joanne Garfi
  • Provides psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. Special interest in Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder and School Refusal.

  • Julia Gillard Library - Tarneit
  • We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library!

    Julia Gillard Library Tarneit has a wide variety of spaces for the community to use, and over 30,000 items for loan including items in English, Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, and Urdu.

    Before you visit, please note:

    • Masks must be worn indoors, if you cannot keep 1.5m distance from other people.
    • Computer usage will be restricted to one hour per patron.
    • Printing is available.
    • You can borrow, browse and pick up holds.

    Return chutes are open 24/7, including weekends and public holiday.

     Facilities include:

    • 24 public access computers
    • Group Study Room
    • Silent Study Room

     Languages (other than English):

    Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, and Urdu

    Subscribe to the Library Newsletter here https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/wyndham-libraries-enewsletter


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  • Karobran Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Kids At Max
  • Kids At Max is a Melbourne-based child clinic offering psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and education services for kids and teens aged between 2 - 18 years. Our team brings experience and energy to deliver evidence-based counselling, therapy and assessment. We provide family-centred support and practical tools that empower kids to be as happy and free as they can be.

  • Kids helpline
  • Counselling for kids 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Kids help line provides:
    • Phone counselling
    • Web counselling
    • Email counselling

  • Kids World - Werribee
  • We are a boutique, privately owned and operated early learning centre and kindergarten. We are so passionate about early learning and this is evident in everything that we do.

  • Koorie Kids Playgroups
  • Koorie Kids Playgroup is a great place for Children and their Mums, Dads and Carers to: ¥ Gather with other Koorie families ¥ Make new friends ¥ Hear stories ¥ Participate in arts, crafts and dance ¥ Play with other Koorie Kids ¥ Express creativity ¥ Learn about culture Koorie Kids Playgroup will provide a healthy snack each session Come along and get to know other Aboriginal families in your community.


L

  • Learning for Life
  • Scholarships for school students in financial hardship

  • Little Buddies Toy Library
  • Toy Library

  • Little Ducklings Playgroup
  • Is a playgroup for families with children aged 0-5 years.  This is a great opportunity to meet new people and allow children to play in a fun and welcoming environment.

  • Little Learners Day Care Centre
  • Little Learners is a beautifully designed childcare centre, featuring bright and engaging rooms to facilitate hands-on learning for all children. We offer 8 children’s rooms which incorporate both an indoor and outdoor educational program, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including a Government approved 4 year-old Kindergarten program. Our educators are all qualified (including full awareness and training in First Aid and Allergies) and share our passion for learning.

  • Little River Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Little River Primary School
  • Primary School

  • LOOKOUT Centre
  • LOOKOUT Centres are designed to boost the capacity of schools, child protection and out of home care services to improve educational outcomes for children and young people living in out of home care. We do so through professional development with staff and carers, expert advice to schools to support individual students, challenging enrolment decisions that aren't in a student's best interests and facilitating opportunities for students to participate fully in school life. The Centre's team are based across the Department's Footscray, Geelong and Ballarat offices. Including expertise in education, social work, psychology and data analysis, we work as part of a multi-disciplinary service response, building on the expertise and professional practice within schools, the community sector, across the Department and with Department of Health and Human Services. LOOKOUT Centre staff are here to provide advice and support to school staff, child protection workers, community service organisations and carers in all aspects of a student’s education. Staff reinforce the fundamental importance of education for children and young people in out of home care - pushing everyone, including the students, to hold high expectations of what our children and young people can achieve through education and to do everything possible to realise those expectations.

  • Lumen Christi School
  • Catholic Primary School


M

  • Mable
  • Mable helps you connect with care and support workers in your community and choose the people who share your interests and suit your needs best. You can be on an NDIS plan, have a Home Care Package or a private client. We will be able to assist you find the right care and support for you, not just based on the professional care needed but also based on your interests and who you are as a person.

  • Mainview Boulevard Family Learning Centre
  • The Mainview Blvd Family Learning Centre provides a warm welcoming space to all families. We offer-

    For families:

    • 4 Year Old Kindergarten 
    • Maternal Child Health
    • Early Childhood Intervention Support 
    • Playgroup
    • Family Programs

    Adult Educational Programs:
    • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 
    • Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113
    • Cert III in Education Support CHC30213 . Cert III in Individual Support CHC33015
    • Cert IV in Disability Support CHC43115
    • First Aid HLTAID004
    • CPR HLTAID001

  • Mainview Boulevard Kindergarten
  • Mainview Boulevard Kindergarten provides a 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program from state-of-the-art facilities. Focusing on catering to each child's individual needs to engcourage growth and development and run by highly qualified and determined Educators. Mainview Boulevard Kindergarte's Early Years Management organisation is bestchance Child Family Care.

  • Manor Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Manor Lakes Library
  • We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library!

    Before you visit, please note:

    • Masks must be worn indoors, if you cannot keep 1.5m distance from other people.
    • Computer usage will be restricted to one hour per patron.
    • Printing is available.
    • You can borrow, browse and pick up holds.

    Facilities include:

    • 12 public access computers
    • A fully equipped IT learning room

    Return chutes are open 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.

    Subscribe to the Library Newsletter here https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/wyndham-libraries-enewsletter

  • Manor Lakes P-12 College
  • Primary/Secondary/Special School Combined

  • Manorvale Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Maple Plan Pty Ltd
  • Maple Plan Pty Ltd is a NDIS nationwide registered provider who offer Plan Management services. That means we take the hassle out of paying your providers on your behalf. Every participant is allocated a dedicated Plan Manager. Our team offers exceptional customer service and at no cost to the participant or their family. If the plan is plan managed therefore the NDIA pay for our services directly. Let us help you navigate through the NDIA journey.

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • The Victorian Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service is a free universal primary health service available for all Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The MCH Service consists of three components:  the Universal MCH program, the Enhanced MCH program and the 24-hour MCH Line.

  • Maternal and Child Health Hotline
  • The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week statewide telephone service available to Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The service functions as an adjunct of the universal Maternal and Child Health Service and is fully funded by the Victorian Government.

  • Medical Centre 291
  • General Practice

  • Mercy Health Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH)
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital is a community hospital providing surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care services in the south west region of Melbourne. The hospital also provides a range of home-based support services including Hospital in the Home and Midwifery in the Home.

    The Catherine McCauley Centre offers subacute care to the Wyndham and surrounding regions. It includes the Continuing Care Centre, combining the Community Rehabilitation Centre, Complex Care Program, Residential In-Reach and two subacute ambulatory specialist clinics, Falls and Balance and Continence. It also offers 30 geriatric evaluation and management and rehabilitation inpatient beds and therapy spaces.   

    Antenatal Shared care with GP’s is where a woman’s antenatal care is provided by both the hospital and a credentialed affiliate (General Practitioner or Obstetrician) in the community and the birth and immediate postnatal care is managed by the hospital. Some women prefer this model as it provides greater flexibility for appointment times, ease of access to a potentially known local practitioner and greater continuity of care. Shared care is only appropriate for women who have uncomplicated pregnancies.

    Other services available at the hospital include

    Lactation consultants available Monday – Saturday 0800-1630. Service only available to women who birth at WMH or have babies admitted to special care nursery.

    Mental health assessment is available via emergency department – 1300 657 259

     

  • Mossfiel Children's Centre
  • Long Day Care with funded Kindergarten

  • Mossfiel Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Mossfiel Primary School
  • Primary School

  • My Clinic Tarneit
  • General Practice


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  • Namaste Yogis
  • Namaste Yogis specialises in teaching yoga to children from preschool to high school age to help them feel calm, centred, resilient and focussed. Namaste Yogis teaches kids yoga classes at Early Learning Centres, Local Council Kindergartens, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Community Centres and to families and their children. We teach yoga face to face and online interactively. Our mission is to help raise a generation of calm, resilient and confident children, one downward dog at a time.

  • New Hope Foundation Werribee Refugee Resource Centre
  • The New Hope Foundation (NHF) has been providing settlement, welfare, advocacy and individual support and referral services for migrants, refugees and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients since 1981

  • Noah's Ark
  • Noah's Ark are committed to working with families and the community to build better futures for children with disabilities and additional needs. Noah's Ark employs staff who are highly qualified and experienced therapists and teachers from a range of backgrounds including occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapist, psychologists, social workers and special education trained teachers. Staff work in a team made up of people from different disciplines who share their knowledge and experience in working with children. One team member works directly with a family. We call this role the Key Worker. Noah's Ark supports NDIS.

  • Nurse-on-call
  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week general health advice and information


O

  • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MOBILE SERVICE
  • Provides mobile OT services to homes and schools children and adults Specialising in autism and development delays

  • ONCALL Group Australia
  • ONCALL is a DHHS and NDIS registered leading provider of support staff and specialist services (including Support Coordination and Plan Management) to the Disability and Child, Youth and Family sectors. We provide reliable and flexible staffing solutions across residential care, in home support and community access for individual clients and their families, government and community organisations. ONCALL operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides qualified, skilled, security screened staff with up to date mandatory requirements. With 15 years’ experience, ONCALL is here for you and committed to supporting you in any way we can.

  • Our Lady of the Southern Cross
  • Catholic Primary School

  • OzChild
  • OzChild is a leading child welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of at-risk children, young people and families through the provision of home-based care and family strengthening services.   

    Focused on providing support for children and young people in foster or kinship care and keeping families together where possible through the delivery of evidence-based programs and services aimed at strengthening and repairing relationships, OzChild has been committed to achieving better outcomes for young Australians since 1851.   

    OzChild was one of the first not-for-profit organisations to introduce evidence-based programs to Australia and have a proven record of working collaboratively with government to allocate investment in innovative solutions to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their family.  

    Delivering 20 programs and services to over 10,000 children, young people and family members each year OzChild is always interested in hearing from individuals or couples interested in becoming foster carers. Visit the website today to find out more – ozchild.org.au


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  • Parentline
  • Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. We offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.

  • Penrose Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school

  • Physiotherapy service for paediatrics/children
  • We are now offering Treatment for Paediatrics/children. Physiotherapy for paediatrics offers a range of assessment, treatment and programs to children aged from the new-born to the young adult. From the initial assessment, the physiotherapist will advise the most appropriate management plan for the child’s needs.

  • Playgroup Victoria
  • Playgroup Victoria is an incorporated association committed to helping all Victorian families discover the benefits of playgroup and is a not for profit organisation funded by membership, fundraising and government grants.

  • Point Cook CLC Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Point Cook Library
  • We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library!

    Before you visit, please note:

    • You must wear a mask indoors.
    • Computer usage will be restricted to one hour per patron.
    • Printing is available.
    • You can borrow, browse and pick up holds.

    Return chutes are open 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.

    Subscribe to the Library Newsletter here https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/wyndham-libraries-enewsletter

  • Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Point Cook Therapy Centre
  • We are a family orientated service based in the Western suburbs of Melbourne for over ten years. We are a consortium of experienced clinicians who work with children with global developmental delays, speech and language delays, autism spectrum disorder, Downs syndrome, reading and writing difficulties, learning difficulties, stuttering, social communication and pragmatic language difficulties, anxiety and mood disorders. Parents are encouraged and supported to participate actively in their children's therapy. We are NDIS registered and DSS registered for HCWA and BetterStart programs. We are able to process medicare and private health insurance rebates on site.

  • Point Cook World of Learning
  • We offer exceptional standard of quality assured child care to parents with children aged six weeks to six years of age. The centre is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm and boasts a number of services and facilities including: nutritious meals for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks, Modern air-conditioned building with free underground parking and lift access. High security swipe card system for access Outdoor area with sun protection built with high quality non slip and fall soft surfaces. State of the art kitchen facilities, dedicated bathrooms, nappy changing facilities and calm rest areas for all age groups.

  • Point Cook YMCA Early Learning/OSHC/Community Hub
  • Our centre provides an Early Learning Centre for children aged 6 weeks until 6 years in addition to before school care, after school care and school holiday programs. We are situated on the grounds of the Point Cook P-9 College so can offer your family a smooth transition from early learning through to school where we will continue to care and educate them in our out of school hours programs. We've introduced a seamless online enrolment process for all programs that will allow families to enrol, make permanent and casual bookings in the comfort of their home. We also have a Community Room available for booking during the day, evenings and weekends. Please contact the centre for more details

  • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
  • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby supports parents on the journey from pregnancy, to baby and pre-school. We offer guidance and reassurance about behavioural and development concerns such as tantrums, walking, talking or reading for children up to 5 years of age.

  • Psychology on Parade
  • Provides child, adolescent, adult, couples and family counselling


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  • Ready to Hear
  • Ready to Hear is a Wyndham based independent audiology clinic specialising in paediatric and adult diagnostic hearing care. We provide hearing services for children from 8 months and older. Our goal is to provide accurate and reliable hearing results. By providing accurate and reliable hearing results we can help diagnose ear related diseases and ensure prompt medical treatment and allied health intervention. Ready to Hear engages community services, as we believe hearing is an overlooked area in a holistic approach to medical services. Our aim is to work with allied health and medical professionals to bring a greater awareness of the influence hearing loss can have in early childhood development and adult social engagement.

  • Relationship Matters Wyndham
  • Relationships are essential to daily life. Yet, relationships, whether with a spouse, child, parent, ex-partner or even a work colleague, can be complicated and, at times, challenging. They take time, thought and effort to develop, nurture and sustain. At Relationship Matters, we hope to support your efforts by offering a range of programs to help strengthen the relationships that matter most to you. We offer counselling, mediation and education services.

  • Riverdene Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.


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  • Saltwater Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • South West Child Care
  • Child Care

  • Sparrow Early Learning Tarneit
  • Sparrow Early Learning is a professional, early education provider offering exceptional early childhood education and care. Sparrow Educators are committed to providing quality programs for the children within their care. Each child has a unique right to be respected, loved and nurtured.  We acknowledge and value each child’s individual needs to cultivate a unique love of learning and participate in a happy early childhood program.

  • Speech Ease Speech Pathology
  • Since 2015, Speech Ease Speech Pathology have made it our priority to deliver the best service to our families and schools. Our diverse and multicultural team of qualified, dedicated and caring speech pathologists aim to help kids communicate, build confidence, have fun, and learn. We make a difference with our child and family centred approach, experience, and support.

  • St Andrew's School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St Clare's Catholic School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St James the Apostle School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St Mary of the Cross
  • Catholic Primary School

  • St Mary of the Cross OSHClub
  • Out of School Hours Care

  • St Peter Apostle Outside School Hours Care
  • Out of School Hours Care

  • St Peter Apostle School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • Starbugs Sleep Consulting
  • Certified baby and toddler sleep consultant and mother of two. Sleep support for babies and toddlers 0-4yrs. Gentle and personalised sleep techniques. Scientific and evidence based support.

  • Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
  • Catholic Primary School

  • Stepping Up
  • Therapeutic and community based service for clients with complex needs

  • Story House Early Learning Tarneit
  • Long Day Care and funded Kindergarten

  • Support for Fathers
  • Support for Fathers is an Australian project providing dads with options and information about fatherhood, the relationship with their partner and connecting with their kids. We also enable support services and practitioners to work with dads and families more thoughtfully and effectively.


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  • Tarneit Central Kindergarten
  • At Tarneit Central Kindergarten we operate a state funded Kindergarten program. We are fortunate to be located on school site with Tarneit P-9 College as we are able to better support child and family transitions and are better connected to school staff and their networks to other schools.

  • Tarneit Community Learning Centre
  • Provides affordable activities and programs, also aims to make council services more accessible and responsive to the community by providing more services closer to where people live. Wyndham’s community centres aim to reflect the aspirations and strengths of their local neighbourhoods. Centre staff walk alongside passionate citizens, community leaders, associations and groups to enable community-led activities, programs and events for the wider neighbourhood to participate in. Hireable rooms and spaces are available at Tarneit Community Learning Centre, with priority given to community groups and organisations that meet the aspirations and needs of the local community.

  • Tarneit Family Medical & Dental Centre
  • Medical consultations

  • Tarneit Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Tarneit North Kindergarten
  • Tarneit North Kindergarten runs a 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program with a focus on building children's confidence and expanding their knowledge. At Tarneit Kindergarten our focus is to encourage the growth and development of every child. We believe in building strong relationships with the children and families. We aim to teach the children to be independent, responsible and respectful of each other and the environment. A play-based curriculum is provided to challenge and inspire every child. We will work on developing children’s social, emotional, thinking, sensory and physical development. Tarneit North Kindergarten's Early Years Management organisation is bestchance Child Family Care.

  • Tarneit P-9 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Tarneit P-9 College OSHC
  • Vacation Care/Out of School Hours Care

  • Tarneit World of Learning
  • Tarneit World of Learning is a centre filled with charm that will ensure your children play and learn in a relaxed but stimulating environment. We provide care and education for children from birth to six years and are open from 6:00am to 6.00pm with all meals and nappies provided for your convenience. Our Educators and staff are the heart of our business, they are the front line offering care and quality education. Ongoing professional development is a priority in our service and we place immense value in ensuring our education team stay ahead of the developing policies in the early learning landscape.

  • The Grange Community Centre - School Holiday Program
  • School Holiday Program offers a range of supervised, age appropriate activities, craft, cooking, music, technology and sometimes a movie, the children might also have the opportunity to participate in an incursion or even go out on an excursion.  In the School Holidays Program the emphasis is always on having fun in a relaxed and safe environment.

  • The Grange Community Centre Outside School Hours Care
  • Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) offers a range of supervised, age appropriate activities that encourage your child/ren to interact with their friends.. Breakfast is provided during before school care and afternoon tea is provided at after school care.

  • The Grange Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • The Grange P-12 College
  • Primary/Secondary Schools Combined

  • Thomas Chirnside Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Thomas Chirnside Primary Outside School Hours Care
  • Vacation Care/ Out of School Hours Care

  • Thomas Chirnside Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
  • Multicultural Support

  • Trinity Plan Management
  • We are located in the Wyndham area working with clients in the western suburbs, greater Melbourne and across Australia. Proudly providing NDIS plan management services to our community for the past 4 years. NDIS plan management saves you the time and stress of managing invoices and budgets while giving you choice over the services you use. We understand our clients are individuals with unique needs. We support you to make informed choices The NDIS can be confusing to access and navigate so we make it easy to deal with our team. It’s quick and simple to get set up with Trinity Plan Management. We start working for you from the first day. You won’t have to deal with long wait times. Our team is very responsive. We’re focused on the well-being of our clients and their families. When you join us, you’re joining the Trinity Plan Management community.

  • Triple P Positive Parenting Program
  • As a parent of a young child you may wish to prepare yourself with skills to manage difficult behaviours that may arise with your child in the future. Or maybe you are already experiencing a number of difficult behaviours of your son or daughter. The Positive Parenting Program can help parents to develop strategies to deal with these situations. The program aims to teach parents strategies such as:

    • Praise
    • Positive attention
    • Engaging activities to encourage positive behaviours in children

    As well as strategies such as:
    • Planned ignoring
    • Quiet time / time out
    • Ground rules to manage difficult behaviours displayed by children

    Courses will occur throughout the year so please ring to register.

  • Truganina P-9 College
  • Primary School

  • Truganina South Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Tweddle Child and Family Health Service
  • Tweddle is an early intervention and prevention parenting service with a priority on providing assistance to families facing multiple challenges and in urgent need of support and where there is distress and disruption in the child-parent relationship. As a result of our work parents acquire parenting skills and confidence, enhanced attachment, improved health outcomes and better connections with community. Tweddle provide:

    • Parenting Programs (Day Stay & Residential)
    • MyTime - Peer support for parents and carers of children 0-18 with additional needs
    • Childbirth Education
    • In Home Parenting Service & telephone consultation
     


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  • Unison Housing Ltd
  • Our vision is for a world where every person has access to a safe, secure and affordable home; a world where human rights are upheld, and all people are welcomed and diversity is celebrated; a world where every person has a real opportunity to live out their hopes and dreams - regardless of income or disability; a world where the focus of society and governments is on the health and happiness of the whole person; a sustainable world that can support the hopes and dreams of future generations.

  • Uniting Wyndham
  • Uniting in Wyndham offer the following services:

     Emergency Relief

    Food parcels and food vouchers (and other material aid)

    This is available to low (or no income) residents of Wyndham. 

    Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm

     Young Persons Supported Playgroup

    The Young Parents Supported Playgroup is open to parents up to the age of 25 years, living in Wyndham. The group provides a supported and safe environment where information and advice can be shared. The group often has guest speakers to discuss topics of interest. Transport to and from the group is also available if required.

     Reconnect West

    Reconnect West is a youth homelessness early intervention program that assists young people between the ages 12-18 years who are having difficulty staying at home, or who have recently left home.

    Reconnect West is a voluntary, confidential and free service offered to young people, their parents and families in the Cities of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay.

     Western Foster Care

    Western Foster Care is an Out-of-Home Care Program for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years who, for a range of reasons, are unable to live with their families. Foster Care is the temporary care of children and young people and is provided within people’s own homes.

     Housing Programs

    Uniting Wyndham offers housing support and case management to people who reside or have connections to the City of Wyndham

    Access to housing services are by referral only from Unison Housing (housing access point). Werribee or Seddon.

  • Unity Therapeutic Play Groups
  • Unity Therapeutic Play Groups have been designed for Parents/Carers & their Child. Knowing that parenting can be challenging at times, the program is centered around the parents/carers and their child, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment allowing for everyone to have the space to be heard, understood and supported so they can then connect and support their precious little people in their lives. The aim of our programs is to enhance connection, strengthen attachment and develop an understanding of their child’s behaviours/needs with the use of play. The groups have been divided into 3 stages of development, we have limited the number of participants per group to ensure everyone experiences a safe and supportive environment. GROUP NAME AGES Blissful Babies 6m – 18 Months Treasured Tots 18m – 3 Years Tiny Town 3yr – 5 Years The groups will be run as a 10week program for parent/carer & child covering different theme and skill sets each week, with the idea of implementing them into the sessions with their children while being supported, heard and understood by our passionate, caring and professional therapeutic team.


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  • VACCA
  • The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) - services provided:

    • Early years and family support programs
    • Support for your family – immediate or long term to help Koorie Families raise strong Koorie kids
    • Cultural events and activities
    • Community parenting programs – Our Koorie FACES program will give you the skills to be an even deadlier parent!
    • Care for our kids in kinship care and foster care
    • Provide Training to mainstream organisations who operate out of the west
    • Emergency Relief and a referral service that links families to services
    • Lakidjeka ACSASS – providing cultural advice to Child Protection on the best ways of keeping our Boorai safe
    • Link Up Service – Which assists people over the age of eighteen, who were adopted, placed in foster care, institutionalized or forcibly removed,
    • to trace and be reunited with their families.

  • Vanessa Stone
  • Provides speech therapy services from 0-18 years of age. Areas of interest include speech and language development, Autism Spectrum Disorder and literacy development.

  • Victorian Co-operative on Children's services for Ethnic Groups (VICSEG)
  • VICSEG New Futures is a not for profit, community organisation incorporating the Victorian Cooperative on Children's Services for Ethnic Groups (VICSEG Programs for Families, Children & Young People) and New Futures Training. Together VICSEG Programs for Families, Children & Young People and New Futures Training provide support and training to newly arrived and recently settled migrant communities throughout the northern and western Melbourne regions. VICSEG New Futures' commitment to providing "Opportunities for Diverse Communities" is practised throughout every one of our range of programs. For over thirty years the Victorian Cooperative on Children's Services for Ethnic Groups has been a pioneer of innovative and culturally responsive programs to address the migrant settlement needs of young people and their families. At VICSEG New Futures, as our combined name illustrates, collaboration and partnerships are at the heart of how we do things.

  • Vista Way Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.


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  • Wallaby Childcare Sanctuary Lakes
  • Wallaby Childcare Sanctuary Lakes is a 114-place, purpose built centre next to the golf course in Sanctuary Lakes. We have 6 children's rooms over 2 levels, catering for children from 6 weeks to Preschool. Younger children will be on the ground floor and older children overlooking the golf course on the upper level.

  • Warringa Park School
  • Special school

  • WELLCREST MEDICAL
  • We are a Bulk billing clinic for those that have a medicare cards

    We have:

    • Physiotherapy
    • Dietitian
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Occupational therapy
    • Chiropractor 
    • Podiatry 

  • Werribee Campus Children's Centre
  • Long day care

  • Werribee Library
  • We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library!

    Before you visit, please note:

    • You must wear a mask indoors.
    • Computer usage will be restricted to one hour per patron.
    • Printing is available.
    • You can borrow, browse and pick up holds.

    Facilities include:

    • 12 public access internet computers
    • Wyndham Visitor Information Kiosk with brochures available about the local area
    • Faxing, Scanning and photocopying facilities
    Return chutes are open at Werribee Library 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.

    Subscribe to the Library Newsletter here https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/wyndham-libraries-enewsletter

     



  • Werribee Pre School Inc Montessori Western Metro Education Centre
  • Preschools

  • Werribee Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Werribee West Family Centre
  • Long Day Care with funded Kindergarten

  • Westbourne Grammar School
  • Private Primary/ Secondary School

  • Western Autistic School (Laverton Campus)
  • Special school

  • Western Children's Health Centre
  • General Paediatric concerns Behavioural Paediatrics Growth and Weight Issues Feeding Difficulties Unsettled and Irritable Babies Ear, Nose and Throat Problems Asthma Cranio facial / Plagiocephaly Speech Pathology Learning Difficulties Constipation and Wetting Developmental Paediatrics (inc. Autism Specrum Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome) Eczema and skin problems Hearing assessments Counselling Nutritional Advice

  • Western Melbourne Child & Family Services Alliance
  • The Western Melbourne Child and Family Services Alliance (the Alliance) is a partnership involving 10 Department of  Health and Human Services (DHHS) funded organisations in the municipalities of Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, and Melbourne to provide Integrated Family Services. The Alliance also includes a number of non DHS funded Family Services organisations including Wyndham Council and Hobson's Bay Council. The DHS funded organisations that form the Western Melbourne Child and Family Services Alliance include Anglicare Victoria; Baptcare Family Services; Caroline Chisholm Society; Catholic Care Family Services; IPC Health; MacKillop Family Services; City of Melbourne; Moonee Valley City Council; cohealth; Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA). The Alliance agencies work in collaboration with the DHS Child Protection and Agency Connections Teams to ensure that the needs of vulnerable children, young people, and families are addressed.

  • Western Outreach Program
  • Provides intensive outreach support to young people experiencing vulnerabilities through short-term brief intervention and longer-term comprehensive case management. Working with young people to plan and achieve goals in relation to housing, mental health, AOD misuse, justice/legal matters, employment/education and more. Offering more than just service coordination, this service plays an integral role in working with young people on an individual level to ensure that young people build positive and sustainable connections to self and communities of choice, have increased self-agency and decreased isolation.

  • Western Region Accommodation Program (WRAP) - Melbourne City Mission
  • Short term, crisis, supported accommodation for parents and carers with accompanying children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and assistance with finding suitable, stable, long term housing and support

  • Western Region Parenting Service
  • At MacKillop Family Services, we are passionate about working with communities so children can thrive. Our services begin at supporting families so they can build on their strengths, and create an environment where children can develop to their potential.  Western Regional Parenting Service offers a range of group education, information, and intervention programs to parents. These programs give families the opportunity to take part in relevant, local parenting programs that focus on key transition points in the lives of children and their families. We also offered programs supporting parenting with a child with a disability or delay. For further information and enrolment details for any of the programs below please call (03) 9680 844 or email RegionalParentingService@mackillop.org.au

    Western Regional Parenting Service
    https://www.mackillop.org.au/programs/parenting-workshops
    https://www.mackillop.org.au/programs/strengthening-parents-support-program

  • Western Special Needs Dentistry
  • Western Special Needs Dentistry is a spacious, modern and fully-equipped dental clinic in Newport and in Niddrie. Staff have a gentle positive approach to delivering individualised dental health services to people with special needs, including those with physical or intellectual disabilities, the elderly, or people with mental health issues. The only dental clinic focusing solely on people with special needs in the Western Suburbs. The clinic aims to build long term relationships with patients, families and carers, and services are individually planned to support the client’s journey towards better oral health and wellbeing. The clinic is accessible and there is plenty of space for patients to be treated in their wheelchairs if necessary.

  • Westgrove Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Wilmington Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Woodville Park Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Woodville Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Wyndarra Children's Centre
  • Long day education and care service.

  • Wyndham Arts Therapies
  • Art materials and creative processes are used within a therapeutic relationship to improve cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, communication skills, and psychosocial wellbeing. We provide 1-1 arts therapy and creative arts group programs for children, teens, adults and community groups in clinic, outreach and in online platforms to support mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  • Wyndham City Council Immunisation
  • Immunisation is available either through Wyndham City Council's Immunisation program or through your local G.P. For information regarding Wyndham City's immunisation program, including, dates and times please contact the number listedor by visiting Council's website.

    Victorian legislation requires that children have an immunisation certificate (statement) before entering school and kindergarten. Once your child has received their 4-year-old immunisations and are 'fully immunised' you will receive a statement in the post from the Australian Childhood Register (AIR), which is for school enrolment. This can also be obtained from your MyGov app.

    If for some reason your child's immunisation records are incomplete, missing, or your child has never been vaccinated, contact Wyndham's Immunisation Service and we will assist you in obtaining a school entry immunisation certificate. For new parents, you will receive a 'New Baby Immunisation Pack' from your Maternal & Child Health Nurse. Information in the pack will assist any parent with queries they have regarding immunisation for their child.

  • Wyndham City Council Supported Playgroup
  • Our supported playgroups are a free program for families with children from birth to school age.

    A qualified Child and Family Resource Officer leads these sessions where parents develop their skills and confidence to support their child’s wellbeing and developing.

    The programs aim to provide a safe space for parents to meet other parents and to build parent capacity and understanding of the value of play in their child’s development.

    The team use low cost and recycled play equipment, including household items, so that parents can create their own play experience.



  • Wyndham Community and Education Centre
  • Wyndham CEC offers a range of programs and services that include:

    Casework and Settlement Services - Our services include the provision of settlement related information, advice, advocacy and referral services to individuals and families during their early settlement in Australia. We also provide information on ‘Working in Australia’, make employment referrals and work with employers and employment agencies to create employment opportunities for new arrivals.

    Community Coordination and Development -  actively works on achieving positive outcomes in regards to key settlement issues for refugees & new and emerging communities through educational, social, recreational and information programmes.  We provide assistance to newly arrived clients to make social connections and enhance their economic and personal wellbeing.

    Wyndham CEC Settlement Youth Services -  aim to provide support, mentoring and advocacy for eligible young people, to engage and develop their leadership skills and to assist them to settle and actively participate in Australian society. Wyndham CEC engages young people through youth specific workshops, camps and sporting activities and supports young people to become involved in mainstream activities and to be active members of the WHN’s Youth Working Group.

  • Wyndham Health Care
  • General Practice

  • Wyndham Park Primary School
  • Primary School

  • Wyndham Twins Plus Inc.
  • Wyndham Twins Plus is a volunteer run, not-for-profit community association that provides members with support from other member families. Our goals are to provide a means of communication for sharing information around the issues relating to raising multiple birth children and to provide regular social meetings and functions for our members. Wyndham Twins Plus is proudly affiliated with the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) and AMBA Vic

  • Wyndham Vale Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • Wyndham Vale Primary Kindergarten
  • Wyndham Vale Primary Kindergarten provides a 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program, focused on creating a safe and entertaining space for children to grow and learn. Staff are highly qualified and motivated to providing each child with learning opportunities and activities designed to help them grow in confidence. Wyndham Vale Primary Kindergarten's Early Years Management organisation is bestchance Child Family Care

  • Wyndham Vale Primary School
  • Primary School


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  • Yerambooee Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that encourages learning through experimenting, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve your child’s development in the following key areas:

    • independence and self-confidence;
    • social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way;
    • self-awareness and respect for others;
    • emotional skills, such as understanding their own feelings and those of others;
    • language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects;
    • a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, singing, dancing, drawing and making things together with other children their own age;
    • ability to make new friends;
    • exposure to new ideas and concepts.

    Kindergarten programs are planned and implemented by a trained Early Childhood teacher, with the support of qualified co-workers.  The centre-based Kindergarten program aims to extend the child’s development and education, using routines and play-based experiences appropriate for children’s unique and holistic development.

    The curriculum content is developed using the interests and developmental needs of each child as its prime focus. The curriculum is guided by the approved Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and the National Quality Framework to achieve the five key learning outcomes of:

    • children have a strong sense of identity;
    • children are connected with and contribute to their world (community);
    • children have a strong sense of wellbeing;
    • children are confident and involved learners (learning);
    • children are effective communicators (communication).
    The outcomes provide a shared language for all early childhood professionals and families to use when planning for children’s learning and development, which allows for continuity when your child transitions from Kindergarten to school.

  • YMCA Truganina South Early Learning Centre & OSHC Program
  • YMCA Truganina South is a childcare centre that operates as an 84 place ELC and 81 place OSHC per day.Our programs extend to Vacation Care where families and children from any school are welcomed warmly.We provide our families, children and community a safe and engaging environment with experienced and qualified Educators. All Educators are fully trained and our Educators attend regular Professional Development courses to ensure new information is learnt and skills are refreshed. For more information come in and experience the difference for yourself, our Centre Manager and OSHC Co-Ordinator will be happy to take you on a tour of the centre (by appointment). Our family handbook will provide you with with greater details about our services. The handbook is available online at www.childrensservices.ymca.org.au or call us on 03 9296 1900.

  • Young Women's Crisis Service - Melbourne City Mission
  • This service is made up of two programs; Young Women's Crisis Outreach Service and Vicky's Place, which consist of intensive crisis intervention and support, crisis accommodation and support to find suitable, stable, long term accommodation for young women, including women with accompanying children, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness


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  • 275 Consulting
  • 275 Consulting provides expert care and counselling for persons within the local community who require short or long term treatment for their mental health issues. The clinicians at 275 Consulting are all highly experienced in their respective areas of interest and care provision.


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