Kids First Australia

25/06/2026

A special milestone for Kids First Australia 🌱

This week we officially celebrated the opening of The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten, joined by Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn, Lily D'Ambrosio and representatives from the Victorian School Building Authority.

With capacity for 90 children, this new kindergarten is an important investment in early learning, creating more opportunities for local families to access quality education and care close to home.

We’re proud to continue growing spaces where children can learn, connect and thrive.

If you'd like to learn more about this, check out the link in the comment 👇

12/06/2026

A bed. A mattress. A washing machine.
For some families, these aren't a given.
Ella is one of our Child and Family Practitioners. In this video she explains something that stays with you - when a family can't meet their basic needs, the deeper work of building confidence and creating change has to wait.
Our practitioners see incredible strength in the parents they work with every day. But strength alone doesn't wash the clothes or give a child a safe place to sleep.
This Tax Appeal, your donation helps families access the basics - so the real work can begin.
🔗 https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/donate

05/06/2026

Big news for Mitchell Shire families — more free kinder is here!

Whether your child is turning 3 or 4, there's never been a better time to enrol at a Kids First kindergarten in Wallan or Seymour.

🟠 3-Year-Old Kinder: 15 hours free per week
🟠 Pre-Prep (4-Year-Old): 20 hours free per week

Our kinders are led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, fully licensed and committed to child safety.

📍 Find your local Kids First kinder — links in the comments below 👇

29/05/2026

🐝 What a wonderful Working Bee at Kids First Fairy Hills Kinder last Sunday!
Despite Melbourne's best attempts at rain, families arrived full of enthusiasm and got so much done. It was so lovely to see the little ones joining in alongside their families - proudly helping and being part of the day.
There's something really special about families, children and educators coming together to care for a shared space. These moments strengthen our sense of community and remind our little ones about the importance of caring for the places and people around them.
A heartfelt thank you to every family who gave their time, and to our wonderful staff who also volunteered their Sunday alongside you.

26/05/2026

How do we move from evidence to everyday practice in the early years?

Kids First Australia’s Early Years Model Lead Shelley Fallowfield presented at the national FRSA Conference in Brisbane, exploring how our Early Years Education Program (EYEP) and Early Help Hubs work together as a connected ecosystem of support around children and families.

The presentation focused on trauma-informed practice, educator capability, relational safety and the importance of prevention-focused support within trusted early childhood environments.

Because when we strengthen educator confidence, family connection and relational safety, we strengthen childhoods.

If your organisation is exploring trauma-informed early years practice, educator capability-building or integrated family support approaches, we’d love to continue the conversation.

22/05/2026

Ever wondered what's inside Korin Korin Kindergarten?
We took our virtual tour for a spin so you can see exactly what we're about — warm spaces, beautiful outdoors, and a safe, supported environment where 3 and 4 year olds build confidence and friendships.
A few things worth knowing:
✅ Free and government-funded
✅ 3 and 4 year old programs + Pre-Prep
✅ Rated Exceeding NQS by ACECQA
✅ Enrol through City of Whittlesea — no cost to apply

Explore the full virtual tour and enquire via the link below
👉 www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/korin-korin-kindergarten

22/05/2026

Behind every program, every moment of support and every safe connection at Kids First, there are people generously giving their time to others.

This National Volunteer Week, we celebrated the 140 volunteers contributing across 12 Kids First programs and recognised the care, connection and community they help create alongside our teams.

From mentoring young people and supporting families, to welcoming communities through our Op Shops and programs, our volunteers continue to play an important role in strengthening outcomes for children, young people and families.

As one volunteer shared:
“Volunteering at Kids First makes me a better person, it’s a privilege to be of service.”

Thank you to every volunteer who continues to show up for our communities.

Learn more about our National Volunteer Week celebration via the link in comments.

This National Volunteer Week, Kids First Australia brought together volunteers from across our programs to celebrate the incredible people who give their tim...

21/05/2026

Every child deserves a safe place to sleep.

But right now, too many don’t.

Some children are sleeping on couches, blow-up mattresses or bedding on the floor.

Without proper sleep, children can struggle to concentrate at school, regulate their emotions and engage in support.

Your donation can help provide essential household items and support families to create safer, more stable homes - starting with a safe place to sleep.

Donate before 30 June. https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/donate/

20/05/2026

Today, Kids First Australia was part of national discussions at the launch of an Australian Human Rights Commission report commissioned by National Children’s Commissioner Tsorbaris, focused on strengthening engagement with children and stopping violence before it begins.
For 130 years, Kids First Australia has worked alongside children, young people and families, experience that continues to inform conversations about prevention, child wellbeing and safety.
The report reinforces something central to our practice: children must be genuinely listened to, involved in decisions that affect them, and supported through safe, connected and trauma-informed relationships.
Important conversations shaping stronger and safer communities through prevention, early intervention and amplifying children’s voices.
Because this starts with listening, connection and acting early.

01/05/2026

Kinder Open Day is TOMORROW! 🎨 If you're in Mitchell Shire, come and meet the teaching teams at Kids First Kinders. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x1FDs

Meet our wonderful teaching teams at our Kindergarten Open Day.

Kindergarten is free for all families across Mitchell Shire. Our programs are delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers, offering play-based learning that builds strong foundations for lifelong learning. Our curriculum offers an opportunity for children to develop social skills, curiosity and early critical thinking through tailored experiences to suit each child’s individual needs.

Visit on our open day to learn about 3yr and 4yr kindergarten and how to enrol.

📅 Saturday 2 May 2026 – various times between 9am and 1pm depending on location
📍Kindergartens in Beveridge, Wallan, Kilmore, Wandong, Broadford, Pyalong and Seymour

To find the opening times for each kindergarten visit: https://brnw.ch/21x1FDs