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International Day of Families celebrates the importance of families in society. It highlights the vital role families play in nurturing individuals and communities, promoting social cohesion, and contributing to overall well-being. Families come in all shapes and sizes, encompassing various cultural backgrounds, traditions, and structures. International Day of Families is a time to celebrate this diversity and recognise that the essence of family extends beyond biological ties. 


How could you become more aware of each family’s cultural perspectives?

 

Are you aware of each family’s goals for their child and are you working towards these together?

 

How are differences between a family’s child rearing practices and the service’s policies respected?

 

 

Inclusion is a Right

7 February 2023

Inclusion is a right not a nice or charitable thing to do for children.

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has recently released a suite of resources to help services understand their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).

If a child’s enrolment is not accepted because of their disability, or they are prevented from attending the service or participating in the educational program because of their disability, then this is discrimination. Services are required to make reasonable adjustments to address barriers to access and participation so all children can access and fully participate in the service. This could include using visual supports, implementing strategies to support sensory needs, making adjustments to the routine and accessing additional support or resources such as those provided through our program.

The new ACECQA resources to understand your obligations under the DDA. include fact sheets, posters, and information sheets.

If you would like support to reflect and plan for reasonable adjustments for children in your service, you can contact your Inclusion Professional.

Find the resources here

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