08/07/2026
At Gannawarra Shire Children's Centre, we believe that every child has the right to feel a sense of belonging and to participate fully in all aspects of our program. Inclusion is at the heart of quality early childhood education, ensuring that children of all abilities, backgrounds, and developmental needs can learn, play and thrive alongside their peers.
To further strengthen our inclusive practices, we recently applied for funding through the Building Blocks Inclusion stream. This funding will enable us to enhance the safety and accessibility of our learning environments by replacing worn soft fall mats, installing protective pole padding, and purchasing inclusive sensory resources and accessible equipment.
These improvements will support children's physical safety, emotional regulation, independence, and participation , while creating environments that respond to individual needs and promote equitable opportunities for every child. Through this initiative, we continue our commitment to providing welcoming, inclusive spaces where all children are empowered to grow, connect and reach their full potential. By investing in both safety and inclusion, we continue to create environments where every child can experience a strong sense of belonging, participate with confidence, and achieve positive learning outcomes.
This reflects our ongoing commitment to the National Quality Standard, particularly Quality Area 2- Children's Heath and Safety, Quality Area 3- Physical Environment, and Quality Area 5- Relationships with Children, ensuring that all children are supported to learn, grow, and flourish in an environment where diversity is recognised, respected and celebrated.
Thank you Helen for taking the time to apply for this grant, the children are all enjoying the new items purchased.
