Current projects
Victorian Inclusion Agency (2016–current)
The Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA) is the Victorian branch of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP). This brilliant program gives every child a fair chance by ensuring they have the support they need to meaningfully participate in early childhood education and care.
We have led the Victorian Inclusion Agency since 2016, delivering the program in consortium with KU Children’s Services and Yooralla. We are supported by the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association (VAEAI), the peak Koorie community organisation for education and training in Victoria.
Funded by the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Outside School Hours Care Conferences/OSHC Professional Development Day (2000–current)
As the state peak for outside school hours care (OSHC), we are the trusted provider of the much-loved OSHC Conference – Victoria’s biggest event specifically for OSHC educators and leaders.
Supported by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Completed projects
Outside School Hours Care Videos (2021)
We developed three videos showcasing best practices in OSHC, covering environments, partnerships with families, and program planning. Learn more.
Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Kindergarten Quality Improvement Project (2018–2019)
We are a member of the consortium that delivered the first Kindergarten Quality Improvement Project (KQIP), delivering coaching to kindergarten teachers and leaders in services that were not meeting quality standards.
Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Assessment for Learning and Development Project (2012–2018)
Children’s learning and development across the VEYLDF 5 Learning Outcomes – including the Revised VEYLDF and VCAA’s Wellbeing Practice Guide – was the focus of this project. We developed and delivered an action research project and workshops to 20 multidisciplinary networks, including participants from family support, allied health and education and care services.
Funded by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), and delivered in partnership with the University of Melbourne.
HIPPY Australia Curriculum Review and Revision (2017–2018)
The HIPPY curriculum is implemented in 100 communities across Australia, reaching around 5,000 children a year. This project involved reviewing the international HIPPY curriculum for the Australian context. We developed a curriculum framework, parent and tutor materials, professional learning resources and new books. We were also involved in training coordinators of the revised Age 4 HIPPY curriculum.
Funded by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence.
VEYLDF Professional Learning (2010–2013)
We led this project: a state-wide roll-out of introductory VEYLDF modules and the development and delivery of four professional learning modules, which reached 3,369 educators across Victoria.
Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Professional Support Coordination (PSC) (2010–2016)
We were privileged to support educators across the state with the introduction and implementation of the National Quality Framework – for over six years. We developed resources, support materials and 200 professional learning sessions (covering service leadership, management and early years curriculum), reaching an average of 4,200 participants a year.
Funded by the Australian Government.
Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities Course (2013–2016)
We developed and delivered course material supporting educators to work with children and families facing vulnerabilities and challenges. The course was delivered in eight intakes to around 270 participants.
Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and engaged by the Bastow Institute for Educational Leadership.
Responding to and Preventing Family Violence Conference (2016)
We designed, developed and delivered the conference to 110 early years professionals.
Funded by the Darebin Local Government Area with support from the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).
Family Day Care Videos (2014)
We developed 12 videos on good practice as part of a resource kit to support high quality in family day care.
Funded by Family Day Care Australia.