Information for our families
Federation Children's Centre families are encouraged to be involved in the centre. Through family involvement children develop a sense of continuity and community between home and the centre.
Information Book
Our families information book has been compiled to inform the conditions under which Federation Children’s Centres operate. It is important that you read and keep it for future reference. The Federation Children’s Centre Information Book is updated as necessary. If you have any questions about the information, please discuss these with the Federation Children’s Centre Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator.
Commitment to child safety
Federation Children’s Centres are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to comply with both the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme to build our capacity as an organisation to prevent and respond to allegations of child abuse.
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Links and resources
Our staff are always available for assistance and advice on childcare and early learning. Below are a number of online resources for parents that may be also be useful.
- Being sunsmart is an important aspect of our day-to-day focus in our childcare centres. To ensure our parents have the tools to support the sunsmart message, please see links below to the free sunsmart app, and websites to track daily UV and information on being sunsmart.
- myuv.com.au/ - MyUV provides you with the knowledge and tools to understand the UV Index so you can find out how to be SunSmart and make the most of your day.
- Sunsmart App - The free SunSmart Global UV app puts sun protection advice at your fingertips, so you know when UV levels can damage your skin leading to skin cancer – wherever you are in the world.
- http://www.bom.gov.au/uv/index.shtml
- ACECQA.gov.au – The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is a national entity which will oversee important changes to early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia.
- Child Care Subsidy - Many families are entitled to Child Care Subsidy available through the Australian Government to provide assistance to help with the cost of child care.
- Early Years Learning Framework - The Early Years Learning Framework describes the principles, practice and outcomes essential to support and enhance young children’s learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.
- Staying Healthy in Education and Care
- Raising Children Network
- Royal Children’s Hospital- Kids Health Information
- Maternal Child Health: Ballarat, Latrobe
- Dental Care for Children
- Pre-School Field Officers- Ballarat, Latrobe
- Keeping children safe when they arrive and leave the service
Contact us
Mt Helen Campus, K Building
North Terrace, Mt Helen, Ballarat
Phone: (03) 5327 9456
SMB Campus (City), X Building
Lydiard Street, Ballarat
Phone: (03) 5327 8183
Gippsland Campus, Gippsland Enterprise Centre, Churchill
Phone: (03) 5122 6227
Email: childrenscentres@federation.edu.au
