Networks and Partnerships in Wyndham
Networks and Partnerships
| Network | Description | Organiser | Contact details |
| Wyndham Child & Family Services Alliance – Strategic Group |
Focus – 0-12 years old children and their families - vision is to work together to enable all children to reach their potential. With a focus on children experiencing vulnerability. Targeted audience – Managers Meets- Bi-monthly |
Wyndham City Council |
9742 0762 Wcfs.Alliance@wyndham.vic.gov.au |
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Vulnerable |
Focus - Access & Participation to early childhood services for children experiencing vulnerability. Referral pathways and service systems. Targeted audience – practitioners working with vulnerable children and families in Wyndham. Meets - Bi-monthly |
Wyndham |
9742 0762 Wyndham.BestStart@wyndham.vic.gov.au |
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Middle |
Focus – Access to information, supports and services for 8-12 year old children and their families. Targeted audience – Services working with 8-12-year-old children Meets – Bi-monthly |
Wyndham |
9742 0762 Wyndham.BestStart@wyndham.vic.gov.au
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Wyndham Humanitarian Network (WHN) |
The Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc., auspices the Wyndham Humanitarian Network (WHN), a grouping of over forty Federal, State, Local Government, community service providers and community leaders. This network was established in 2006 to provide an integrated settlement service to newly arrived migrants and refugees to Wyndham. Working groups include:
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Wyndham Community & Education Centre |
9742 4013 For more information: |
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Community Connections – engaging families in early years and school programs
The pilot worked towards the long-term outcome of all children arriving at school who are ready to engage. The project recognised that being ready to engage at school means that children have the social, emotional and learning skills and attitudes that will enable them to benefit from the school environment. Activities and processes implemented throughout the pilot acknowledged that in order for this to occur, a number of things needed to take place before children get to school:
- Participation in high quality early childhood services.
- Strong relationships between early childhood services, schools and families to support a smooth transition to school for children and families.
- Families supporting their children's learning and development
The work developed in this pilot continues, with Wyndham Park Primary School being the lead in chairing and hosting the Community Connections meetings. For more information email Wyndham.BestStart@wyndham.vic.gov.au