Acknowledgment
Cherry Blossom Early Learning Centre acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
Community Networking
We are delighted to have strong connections in the local and broader community areas. We regularly receive visitors from our local area with donations for the children’s play and art experiences as well as time for conversations about what’s happening in our neighborhood.
We believe in the importance of supporting local and small businesses. We are always sharing and recommending family and community businesses through various ways. Check out our Facebook page and Instagram for pages we like and follow. There are lots of great community resources in our family library as well!
We’re also members of various online groups related to small businesses in the Blue Mountains as well as family businesses. We have established connections with many other local small family businesses, purchasing their products and resources for use and promotions at our centre, as well as sharing our journey as businesses in the local area. Examples of this include our fair trade resources and bamboo food-ware.
We welcome all community networking opportunities. If you would like to network with us, contact us today!
Community Events
Annually our children go on a bus excursion around the local Blue Mountains area on the double decker Explorer bus. This is a great whole centre experience and allows for some lovely sight seeing together.
We ensure children experience hands on learning and educational presentations with community members, having various emergency services visit our centre each year including RFS, SES, police
Cherry Blossom ELC continues to donate to local community organisation and fundraising causes. We are proud to support our local community and if you would like to let us know of local community events we can be a part of, please contact us.
Parent Resources
Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
http://acecqa.gov.au/
Barnados Australia
Barnardos Australia is a leading child protection charity, supporting families and children in need
http://www.barnardos.org.au/
Early Childhood Australia
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Early Childhood Australia is the peak early childhood advocacy organisation, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field.
Connect Child and Family Services
We help families nurture and educate their children.
https://www.connectcfs.org.au/
Cancer Council
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au
Child Protection
For parents and carers | Office of the Children’s Guardian (nsw.gov.au)
Centrelink
www.centrelink.gov.au
This site allows you check your eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), obtain your customer reference number (CRN) and other application forms.
Code of Ethics
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ECA-COE-Brochure-2016.pdf h
Children’s Health
Advice for children 0-5 years – Healthy Mouths Healthy Living (nsw.gov.au)
Children’s Rights
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children (unicef.org.au)
Department of Communities & Justice
Children, families and carers | Family & Community Services (nsw.gov.au) w
Department of Education and Communities
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au
Information about a range of reforms to improve the quality of teaching in schools, to improve outcomes for all students, and to give schools greater authority to meet the needs of their communities.
Department of Education, Skills, Employment
Early Childhood – Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Australian Government (dese.gov.au)
Department of Social Services
https://www.dss.gov.au/
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities
Dental Care
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/oralhealth/pages/default.aspxE
Ear Care
http://www.careforkidsears.health.gov.au/internet/cfke/publishing.nsf
Eye Sight Screening
http://www.kidsfamilies.health.nsw.gov.au/current-work/programs/programs-and-initiatives/steps-statewide-eyesight-preschooler-screening/
Eye Sight Information
Identify Children’s Eyesight Problems and Symptoms | OPSM
Services Australia
Raising kids – Services Australia
Information relating to payments and services to help with the cost of raising a child.
Immunisation History Statement
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/online-services/index.jsp
Indigenous Services Australia
http://www.indigenousservices.com.au/
Indigenous Services Australia can provide your organisation with Indigenous representation at community consultations, negotiations, functions and programs
KidSafe NSW
http://www.kidsafensw.org/
Medicare Australia
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Munch & Move
https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-programs/about-munch-move.aspx
National Health and Medical Research Council
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/ch55
Find a copy of the latest edition of Staying Healthy in Childcare
SunSmart NSW
http://www.sunsmartnsw.com.au/
Sustainability
Sustainability | NSW Environment, Energy and Science
Speech Pathology Australia
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/
Safe Sleeping
http://www.sidsandkids.org/
Staying Healthy in Early Childhood
ch55-staying-healthy.pdf (nhmrc.gov.au)
Starting Blocks
Family information for first steps enrolling in early years care
StartingBlocks.gov.au I Early Childhood Education & Care
UNICEF Australia
http://www.unicef.org.au/