A Village for Every Child

Connecting Families and Services: Building Stronger Communities Together! At A Village for Every Child, we know that raising a child takes a village, and strong Connections are key to making that possible. In our ongoing commitment to Collective Impact, Connections aims to foster collaboration and connections among families, schools, early childhood education and care, community organisations, and government agencies to create a supportive network around every child. Join us as we strengthen ties across Belconnen, ensuring that every child and family feels supported, valued, and part of a vibrant community. Together, we can build a community where families and services collaborate to make a difference in every child’s life. Read more on https://lnkd.in/ghPZtNPg #avillageforeverychild #earlychildhood #earlyyears #connections #improvedconnections #belconnen #services

Growth through Play: Where fun meets development! At A Village for Every Child, Play is not merely a leisure activity; it is fundamental to healthy development and learning in early childhood. This form of engagement offers children a dynamic way to grow and thrive, setting the stage for positive development outcomes. As we embark on this journey, we invite you to explore how Village is dedicated to supporting child development through the power of Play. Together, we can create joyful experiences that promote growth, strengthen bonds within our community, and pave the way for brighter futures for every child in Belconnen. Join us as we play our part in building a community where every child can thrive! Read more on https://lnkd.in/gmUs7H2W #earlyyears #childdevelopment #physicalllyhealthy #sociallyadaptable #emotionallyresilient #earlychildhood #belconnenvillage #avillageforeverychild

Celebration & Planning! - Save the date for the next Community of Practice Tuesday November 5, 2024 | 3:30 -5:30pm Venue: Holt Neighbourhood Hall, 72 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt Australian Capital Territory 2615 Thank you for your interest in the Early Years Community of Practice! Since our launch in August 2023, we have held seven sessions with over 200 practitioners from health, education, and early childhood centers. We appreciate your engagement! Our next session is a celebration of our journey together and an opportunity to plan future CoP sessions. We want to hear what topics you would like to explore and discuss the pressing issues that needs to be addressed. Join us and let’s plan the future of our Community of Practice together! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/ggsnc7vC #Earlyyears #communityofpractice #earlychildhoodcentre #earlychildhoodcare #ECECs #education #play #connections #outreach #courageousconversations #complexbehaviours #parenting #families

ADHD Pathways Map In late 2023, The ADHD Action Group administered a survey to better understand the needs of families in the ACT with ADHD. A report titled “Everything ADHD-related is a challenge: Supporting Families of Children with ADHD” was published in May 2024. The ADHD survey results highlighted the challenging journey families face as they navigate ADHD support and diagnosis in Canberra. In response, ADHD Action Group developed an ADHD Pathways Map to help address challenges children and families often encounter due to lack of support systems and complexities in reaching the right services. While this map is not a pathway to diagnosis, it will guide families of children with ADHD on where to go and when to seek support, and what families can do to prepare during each stage of the process. If you are a parent with lived experience or a professional who would like to provide feedback on the ADHD Pathways Map, please contact us at village@kippax.org.au. Check out the ADHD Pathways Map here @https://lnkd.in/gyXqftcX #avillageforeverychild #adhaactiongroup #adhafoundation #adhaAustralia #ADHDfamilyresources #everythingadhdisachallenge #SupportingFamiliesofChildrenwithADHD #ADHD

A New Direction for A Village for Every Child: Reset, Review, Reflect and Re-engage We are thrilled to share the eleventh issue of Village News, highlighting our renewed commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind. In this edition, we reflect on our recent workshops that set new strategic focus areas: Play, Connections, and Outreach. You will also find updates on our ongoing legacy projects that continue to champion communities. Read more@ https://lnkd.in/g9npgCUa #villagenewsletter #childdevelopment #play #connections #outreach #schooltransitions #betterdata #avillageforeverychild #ECEC #earlychildhood #childcare #children

Educator wellbeing and resilience: Moving beyond self-care Keep an eye out for the next Early Years Community of Practice Session. The first session 1 will: 👉 Unpack the concept of mental health. What has stress got to do with it? 👉 Move beyond self-care – let’s build an educator wellbeing toolkit 👉 Explore professional resilience as a learnt skill that needs practise Presenter: Alicia Marshall from Early Childhood Australia. Alicia is an early childhood educator with a background in psychology, early childhood mental health and adult education. With experience across multiple early childhood settings, including Consultancy work and VET training, Alicia is also a Circle of Security Facilitator and working towards a certification in implementation science through the Centre for Implementation. Alicia is extremely passionate about the mental health and wellbeing for all community members and is a strong advocate for contextualising any form of professional learning or continuous improvement to your specific setting for increased chances of success. When: ⏲ Tuesday 6th August 2024 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Where: 🏛 Holt Neighbourhood Hall, 72 Beaurepaire Cres, Holt ACT For registration and additional information, please contact village@kippax.org.au

Allied Health Parent/Caregiver Information Session In response to needs identified by respondents taking part of the A Village for Every Child’s ADHD survey, the University of Canberra (UC) and A Village for Every Child are presenting an Allied Health Parent/Caregiver Information Session. This session will be delivered by Allied Health Professionals from both UC’s Faculty of Health and Faculty of Education. Aims to: - Provide information to parents/caregivers about the various roles and how they can support individuals with ADHD. - Provide strategies or starting points that families may be able to implement whilst waiting on allied health professional waiting lists for specific assessments and supports. - Share Strategies about how to access and engage with allied health services when contacting private practitioners. Date: Friday, 28 June 2024 Time: 10:00am - 12:30 pm Venue: University of Canberra, Building 22, Level B, Room 14 *Only limited space available. Please register to reserve your spot. Interested in attending online? Contact village@kippax.org.au for the access link. Presenters: 1. Cate Hilly (PhD candidate), Occupational Therapist 2. Dr. Jacqui McKechnie, Speech Pathologist 3. Dr. Karen Oakley, Clinical Neuropsychologist * Participants will be provided with free parking, tea/coffee, snacks and child and family resources. * Certificates of attendance can be provided to support leave from work during this time. Register in the link below and reserve your spot. http://bit.ly/4ebAEJN

Ready to dive deeper into 'Courageous Conversations' and enhance your skills in supporting child development? Village and its partners are pleased to announce another session of the Early Years Community of Practice. The topic of this session is 'Courageous Conversations: Partnering with Families to Support Child Development.' The session will be delivered by Stephanie Johnston, Community Capacity Leader at EACH, NDIS partner. Stephanie has been working with children and families for 16 years and has a background in primary school teaching, counseling, and community development. Part I of 'Courageous Conversations' was held on May 14, 2024. Part II will reflect on practice and discuss ideas, strategies, and challenges. If you were unable to attend Part I, please visit the link below for the materials and presentation slides. Register below to reserve your spot, and be sure to update your availability if your ability to attend changes. https://lnkd.in/gkZcSx8w #avillageforeverychild #village #belconnen #childdevelopment #transitions #improvedtransitionscampaign #campaign #schools #earlychildhoodeducation #childcarecentres #childrenshealth #childrensmentalhealth #children #families #childdevelopment #schooltransition #childrenswellbeing #childeducation #improvedconnections #improvedtransitions #betterdata #collectiveimpact #systemschange #childdevelopmentresources #schooltransitionsresources #directory #servicedirectory #childandfamilyservicedirectory #belconnen

Supporting Families of Children with ADHD Everything ADHD-related is a challenge! The ADHD Action group administered a survey in late 2023 to better understand the needs of families in the ACT with ADHD. The survey results highlighted the challenging journey experienced by families as they navigate ADHD supports and diagnosis in Canberra. ARACY was engaged to undertake an analysis of, and report on, the survey results. The report can be downloaded below. https://lnkd.in/eJx8GeFp #AVILLAGEFOREVERYCHILD #belconnen #adhd #ADHDreport #adhadoundation #adhacanberra

Village Newsletter March 2024 Welcome to Village's March 2024 edition of the newsletter. This issue focuses on the transitions and child development campaign resources that Village launched in recent weeks. This edition highlights the Early Years Community of Practice events, which brought together ECEC educators, schools, and professionals within the early years ecosystem to discuss supporting children with complex behaviors. The newsletter also reports on the overwhelming interest in the transitions network events, fostering connections between the practitioners to effectively support children and families transitioning from ECECs to schools. https://lnkd.in/gS-SkZZz #avillageforeverychild #village #belconnen #childdevelopment #transitions #improvedtransitionscampaign #campaign #schools #earlychildhoodeducation #childcarecentres #childrenshealth #childrensmentalhealth #children #families #childdevelopment #schooltransition #childrenswellbeing #childeducation #improvedconnections #improvedtransitions #betterdata #collectiveimpact #systemschange #childdevelopmentresources #schooltransitionsresources #directory #servicedirectory #childandfamilyservicedirectory #belconnen