Connected Beginnings Mildura

18/10/2026

Koori Kids to Kinder Session will be held this week at De Garis Kindergarten

📅 Wednesday 21 October
🕜 2.30pm – 3.30pm
📍 DeGaris Kindergarten

This is a great opportunity for families to meet the teachers, explore the kindergarten environment, and learn more about what to expect.

Please share this invitation with any families who:

Have not yet registered their child for kindergarten in 2027
Are considering kindergarten for 2028 and would like more information
Have questions or concerns about kindergarten

Playgroup facilitators, support workers, carers, and other community supports are welcome to attend alongside families.

A light afternoon tea and children’s activities will be provided

We hope to see you there 🤗 please share fans

KOORI KIDS TO KINDER! 🎒📚🍎

Is your little one starting 3 or 4 year old Kinder in 2027? 🌈

Come along with us as we visit some of our local kindergartens and pre-schools!

This is a great opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to have a look around, meet the educators, ask questions and help your bub feel comfortable and excited about starting their kinder journey. 🖤💛❤️

📍 Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten
Tuesday 13 October | 1:30pm–2:30pm

📍 De Garis Pre-school
Wednesday 21 October | 2:30pm–3:30pm

📍 Pasadena Pre-school
Wednesday 28 October | 2:45pm–3:45pm

Come along, have a yarn and explore the different kinder options available for your little one. 💜 🌈✨

Please share 🤗

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS Mildura Rural City Council Zoe Support Australia De Garis Kindergarten Pasadena Pre-school Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten

13/10/2026

💦 LEADING THE WAY – TERM 4 SWIMMING PROGRAM for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families 💦

We’re excited to be heading back to Mildura Wave Pool for another term of our Leading the Way Swimming Program! 🏊🏽‍♀️👶🏽

Designed for bubs aged 6 months to 5 years, these sessions provide a fun and supportive environment for families to build water confidence, learn important swimming and water safety skills, and enjoy some special time together. 💙

This term we’ll be alternating between Bub & Me Aqua Classes and Bub Learn to Swim Classes, with sessions held every second Wednesday from 14 October to 25 November, 11:00am–11:30am

🖤💛❤️ Confidence • Connection • Community 💚💙🤍

Places are limited, so if you and your little one would like to join us, please register your interest through our survey:

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/groups26

📞 For more information, contact Selina on 0417 910 404.

We can’t wait to see our families back in the water! 💦👶🏽

Let’s make water time the best time!

💦 Leading the Way Swimming Program 💙

We're proud to be hosting the Leading the Way Swimming Program once again, and would love to welcome our beautiful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to join us at the Mildura Wave Pool.

Designed for bubs aged 6 months to 5 years, these sessions provide a safe, supportive and inclusive space to build confidence in the water, connect with other families, and enjoy special time together.

🌊 Fortnightly sessions
📅 Starting Wednesday 14 October
📍 Mildura Waves Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Whether it’s your bub’s first time in the water or they’re ready to build on their swimming skills, everyone is welcome.

📲 Register your interest: www.surveymonkey.com/r/groups26
📞 For more information, contact Selina on 0417 910 404

Come along, make new connections, and let’s make water time the best time!

12/10/2026

Koori Kids to Kinder Session will be held tomorrow at Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten 🖤💛❤️

📅 Tuesday 13 October
🕜 1.30pm – 2.30pm
📍 Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten

This is a great opportunity for families to meet the teachers, explore the kindergarten environment, and learn more about what to expect.

Please share this invitation with any families who:

- Have not yet registered their child for kindergarten in 2027
- Are considering kindergarten for 2028 and would like more information
- Have questions or concerns about kindergarten


Playgroup facilitators, support workers, carers, and other community supports are welcome to attend alongside families.

A light afternoon tea and children’s activities will be provided

We hope to see you there 🤗 please share fans Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS Mildura Rural City Council

KOORI KIDS TO KINDER! 🎒📚🍎

Is your little one starting 3 or 4 year old Kinder in 2027? 🌈

Come along with us as we visit some of our local kindergartens and pre-schools!

This is a great opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to have a look around, meet the educators, ask questions and help your bub feel comfortable and excited about starting their kinder journey. 🖤💛❤️

📍 Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten
Tuesday 13 October | 1:30pm–2:30pm

📍 De Garis Pre-school
Wednesday 21 October | 2:30pm–3:30pm

📍 Pasadena Pre-school
Wednesday 28 October | 2:45pm–3:45pm

Come along, have a yarn and explore the different kinder options available for your little one. 💜 🌈✨

Please share 🤗

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS Mildura Rural City Council Zoe Support Australia De Garis Kindergarten Pasadena Pre-school Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten

07/10/2026

🌟 Next Steps to Learning 🌟
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families
🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Is your little one getting ready for Kindergarten or Prep in 2027? 🎒📚

Connected Beginnings Mildura, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Mildura Rural City Council invite families to join us for a FREE, fun and informative morning supporting our children as they take their next steps in learning. 👣✨

Come along, have a yarn and connect with local services who can help you and your child get ready for 2027.

📍 Powerhouse Place, Mildura
📅 Friday 30 October 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm

🌈 What's happening?

🎒 Kindergarten & Prep enrolment information and support
🤝 Connect with family and early years support services
🩺 Maternal & Child Health and Immunisation support
📄 Assistance with Birth Certificate applications
💬 Have a yarn, ask questions and find out what's available for your family
🌭 FREE BBQ

💛 Whether you're ready to enrol, haven't started yet, or simply don't know where to begin — come along and have a yarn. We're here to help.

🌿 A welcoming space for our families to connect, ask questions and support our little ones as they take their next steps to learning.

Support workers are encouraged to bring families along 🤗

Our Children • Our Future 🖤💛❤️

Mildura Rural City Council Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS

06/10/2026

KOORI KIDS TO KINDER! 🎒📚🍎

Is your little one starting 3 or 4 year old Kinder in 2027? 🌈

Come along with us as we visit some of our local kindergartens and pre-schools!

This is a great opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to have a look around, meet the educators, ask questions and help your bub feel comfortable and excited about starting their kinder journey. 🖤💛❤️

📍 Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten
Tuesday 13 October | 1:30pm–2:30pm

📍 De Garis Pre-school
Wednesday 21 October | 2:30pm–3:30pm

📍 Pasadena Pre-school
Wednesday 28 October | 2:45pm–3:45pm

Come along, have a yarn and explore the different kinder options available for your little one. 💜 🌈✨

Please share 🤗

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS Mildura Rural City Council Zoe Support Australia De Garis Kindergarten Pasadena Pre-school Kathleen Kelly Kindergarten

05/10/2026

🎒✨ Readiness for School – Dareton Public School✨🎒

Is your little one getting ready to start school at Dareton Public School?

Come along to our Readiness for School afternoon — a welcoming opportunity for families to connect, learn and prepare for the transition to school together
🖤💛❤️

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Dareton Public School , Matong Street, Dareton

There’ll be plenty happening for families, including kids’ activities, free health checks, a BBQ and information from local services to help support children and families as they get ready for school.

It’s also a great chance to meet the school, connect with community services, ask questions and find out what support is available for your family.

💙 Everyone is welcome!

Bring the kids along, have a yarn and enjoy an afternoon of connecting and getting ready for this exciting next step. 🌈📚✏️

We look forward to seeing you there!

PLEASE SHARE 🤗

Dareton SaCC Gyndarna PreSchool Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation Mallee Family Care Mission Australia Service NSW Wentworth Shire Council Intereach

29/09/2026

Please share 🙏 only couple more days to closing date 🤗

📣 JOB OPPORTUNITY – CONNECTED BEGINNINGS MILDURA 🖤💛❤️

We’re looking for an Assistant Men’s Group Co-ordinator to join the Connected Beginnings Mildura team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with community and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, dads, children and families.

The role will assist with our Men’s Group activities, helping to build strong connections, encourage participation and create culturally safe and welcoming opportunities for families within our community.

If you’re passionate about community, culture and supporting strong families, we’d love to hear from you. 🤎

👉🏽 View the full position description and apply here:
https://www.careers.vic.gov.au/job/assistant-mens-group-co-ordinator-connected-beginnings-86946

Applications close Friday 2 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Please share around with anyone who might be a great fit for the role! 🙌🏽🖤💛❤️💙🤍💚