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fkaCS Early Childhood Pedagogy & Practice Solutions

fka Children’s Services (fkaCS) began as the Free Kindergarten Union (FKU) in 1908.

fkaCS Early Childhood Pedagogy & Practice Solutions
We advocate and support the provision of high quality early childhood education and care including Children’s Cultural and Linguistic Rights through the provision of advocacy, consultancy and resources. The FKU was at the forefront of the early childhood education movement and had a major role in instigating many significant early childhood initi

atives including the establishment of the first Kindergarten Teachers College (now part of Melbourne University), the formation of a national association for early childhood (which evolved to Early Childhood Australia) and were the original trustees for the Lady Gowrie Centre in Victoria in the late 1930s. Today, fkaCS advocates for children’s cultural and linguistic rights and supports education and care services in the provision of culturally rich pedagogy and practice. Our vision is for all children to actively participate in quality education and care services that recognise, value and celebrate diversity.

17/06/2026

The 2026 Census is coming on Tuesday, 11 August, and multicultural communities deserve to be counted.

We're sharing this free multilingual toolkit so everyone in our community can understand and take part. Resources are available in up to 26 languages, including fact sheets, videos, posters, and social tiles.

Because every answer matters. Click here for more information https://info.census.abs.gov.au/language-support

15/06/2026

Which special days are you acknowledging this month? Share your plans and ideas in the comments section below. Reminder: Dates may vary based on local, regional, or religious customs. Always engage with families to ensure meaningful and respectful inclusion of significant days in your program.

11/06/2026

Reflect on and drive practice changes with our Cultural Inclusion Reflective Practice Toolkits. Start with the Foundation Package, which includes a 90-minute train-the-trainer session with 20 provocation cards.
Ready to build on your practice? The Expansion Pack focuses on individual VEYLDF Practice Principles. Explore the toolkits here:
fka.org.au/service/cultural-inclusion-reflective-practice-toolkit/

04/06/2026

The fkaCS offices and Multicultural Resource Centre (MRC) will be closed on Monday, 8 June, for the public holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, 9 June.

01/06/2026

Do you need School Readiness Funding advice? It is essential to ensure that your approach meaningfully reflects the strengths, experiences, and aspirations of the children and families in your service.

fkaCS can work alongside your team to strengthen long-term planning and embed best practices. We're here for more than just SRF. Call us on (03) 9428 4471 for free support and advice across all aspects of early childhood education.

29/05/2026

Support language and literacy development through play with fkaCS Literacy Kits. Available to members through the Multicultural Resource Centre, Literacy Kits expose children to a range of communication modes, from storytelling to literacy and numeracy-based activities.
Explore our MRC catalogue now! Unsure where to start? Speak with one of our Pedagogy and Practice consultants on 03 9428 4471 or visit fka.org.au/multicultural-resource-centre/

27/05/2026

Today is Eid al-Adha; it's a wonderful opportunity for services to embrace and acknowledge the diverse cultural and religious practices of children, families, and colleagues. Together, let’s create environments where every child can explore their identity and belonging.

24/05/2026

It’s almost National Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Australia has free resources, posters and information to better equip you and your service to recognise National Reconciliation Week. This includes translated posters for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, from Arabic to Vietnamese. Be sure to download the resources and use them in the service. Learn more here - https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/translated-resources/

20/05/2026

Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. As the United Nations states, ‘Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life.’ Embracing everyone’s culture in early learning settings is essential for fostering a strong sense of belonging. It is one of the foundations of inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.

18/05/2026

Our colleagues at Early Childhood Australia (ECA) want to hear from you!

Early Childhood Australia are consulting with the ECEC sector to help shape the next phase of child safety and safeguarding resources. We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete this confidential survey and make your voice heard. Survey closes on 25 May 2026.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3RJ8J5

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18 Harper Street
Melbourne, VIC
3067

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61394284471

Website

http://www.fka.org.au/

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