English and Culture Learning Centre

RMIT University will be at English and Culture from 4pm-9pm tomorrow doing interviews with communities. They want your help and advice about how to inform you best- about emergency situations in Mildura like storms or bush fires. Participants will receive a gift voucher.
There will be a Dari interpreter available at 5pm and 6pm 😊
Thank you for your support in keeping Mildura communities safe.🙏🏼

Looking forward to this fantastic event hosted by Mallee Family Care on Thursday August 20th at SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE 😊Get your tickets now🙏🏼

There are only a handful of tickets left for the 2026 Mallee Early Years Conference!

🗓️ Thursday 20th August, 2026
📍 SuniTAFE, Mildura campus
🎫 Book your tickets at https://bit.ly/MEYC26 - if tickets are sold out, you can join the wait list!

Designed specifically for educators and stakeholders working in the early years and family and community service sectors, this year's event is not to be missed!

🎤 Keynote address from Neuroscientist, Thriving Minds Podcast host, Author and Brain Health Advocate Prof Selena Bartlett who will explore how the developing brain is shaped by technology, stress, connection, sleep, movement, and relationships.

Attendees can also select one of four concurrent workshops to join:

🌎 Cultural awareness and privilege: Learn about the cultural differences in our region, presented by Danielle Hren from English and Culture Learning Centre
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How wraparound early years services work together for better outcomes, presented by Malinda Loats and Kara Merritt from Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS
🏡 Strengthening the home learning environment: Practical strategies to support everyday learning across families and services, presented by Robinvale Euston Early Years Network
🧸The Power of Play: Understanding what children are communicating through play, presented by Sarah Everett from Flourish Within

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The Mallee Early Years Working Group is made up of representatives from Sunraysia Community Health Services, The family & child hub, Mallee Accommodation and Support Program MASP, Mildura Rural City Council, Connected Beginnings Mildura, Shine Bright EYM, Early Childhood and Kindergarten Teachers, Mallee District Aboriginal Services - MDAS and Mallee Family Care.

What a wonderful way to celebrate Refugee Week in Mildura! 🌏💜
Was fantastic to be part of MRCC's Welcome Expo 2026, alongside many incredible local organisations committed to building a more inclusive community.
Thank you to Mildura Rural City Council, Zia and the organising team and our Mayor, Aly Cupper. Welcome to all of our lovely new arrivals that now call Mildura home, we are so lucky to have you❤️

We are honoured to be presenting at the 2026 Mallee Early Years Conference hosted by Mallee Family Care on August 20th.
This workshop will explore cultural awareness, privilege, unconscious bias, and the importance of culturally responsive practice within the early years and community sectors.

Looking forward to connecting with educators, health professionals, and community leaders from across the region.

Thank you to Divyakumar for your thoughtful feedback and reflections. It continues to be a pleasure working with the teams at the Mildura Fruit and Fruit juice Companies to support emerging and current leaders through these important conversations.
Inclusive leadership, cultural awareness, and effective communication are essential for strong, safe, and successful workplaces. We’re grateful to organisations investing in building more inclusive teams and workplaces across our region😊

Please help us celebrate Wellbeing week from May 17-22nd- with a variety of valuable presentations around our region.
Through learning and connection we become a more inclusive community. Press the QR code to find out the dates and times.