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Missed the first round of kindergarten offers? Don’t stress! If you didn’t get your registration in on time, it's okay! You can still register your child to be considered for second and third round offers for 2027

Missed the first round of kindergarten offers? 🤔 Don’t stress! If you didn’t get your registration in on time, it's okay! You can still register your child to be considered for second and third round offers for 2027 🎒

ℹ️ To register or update your child’s details, head to our online kindergarten portal 👉 www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/kindergarten

📞 We’re here to help make the process simple and stress-free. If you have questions, feel free to reach out by phoning 1300 787 624.

Every family counts in the Census.

Every family counts in the Census.

For families of children with disability, being included in the Census helps build a clearer picture of our community and supports planning for the services, programs and supports families need.

Need help completing your Census form? The Census website has:

🔹 Easy Read fact sheets
🔹 Password and technical support
🔹 Help in your language
🔹 Accessibility resources and other support options

Getting ready for the Census? Explore the support available and make sure your family's voice is included. 💜

👉 Find out more: https://info.census.abs.gov.au/help

With a bit more winter chill to go, how we heat our homes is a hot topic right now.

See this important information from Kidsafe Victoria.

Emergency foster carers step in at short notice to care for children and young people during a time of crisis. You don’t need to be available 24/7, just willing to help when you can. Learn more about emergency foster care on the Anglicare Victoria website.

Is your young person with disability approaching the end of school, but the usual pathways don't feel like the right fit?

There are many different ways to build a meaningful, fulfilling life after school.

Join the free webinar by ACD on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 7.30pm.

Is your young person with disability approaching the end of school, but the usual pathways don't feel like the right fit?

There are many different ways to build a meaningful, fulfilling life after school. 💜

Join our FREE online webinar to learn how NDIS supports can help your young person work towards their goals, whether that's employment, further education, community participation, greater independence, or developing everyday life skills.

You’ll learn about:
🔸 The types of NDIS supports that can help with preparing for employment
🔸 How to build independence and skills during the final years of school
🔸 The different post-school pathways and how to choose options that align with a young person’s goals, strengths, and interests

Our presenters from the NDIA will share practical information about post-school pathways and the NDIS supports that may help along the way.

📅 Tuesday 4 August, 7.30 pm
💻 Free online webinar
🎟️ Book your place: https://bit.ly/AGL040826

Join SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium for a Sensory Session.

Join us for a Sensory Session at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

🗓️Saturday 25th of July
🕓5pm - 7pm

Accommodations include:
✅Reduction of sound and light levels in certain areas
✅Quiet spaces
✅A reduced Centre capacity

Tickets are $10, with ALL proceeds going towards Merlin's Magic Wand, supporting children and families in need.

Click the link to book your spot - https://sea-life-melbourne-aquarium.visitlink.me/Ork1_n

Imagine making the difficult choice between heating, eating, and keeping clean.

For 5.5 million Australians, this is their unfortunate reality. See the full report from Good360.

Imagine making the difficult choice between heating, eating, and keeping clean.

For 5.5 million Australians, this is their unfortunate reality.

Our newest Hygiene Poverty in Australia Report found:
➡️ 5.5 million Australians are living in hygiene poverty right now
➡️ 1 in 3 have experienced hygiene poverty before
➡️ 43% are worried they won't be able to afford basic hygiene products in the next year

Hygiene poverty doesn't always look how you'd expect. It's the shampoo swapped for something cheaper, the toothpaste stretched an extra week, the shower skipped to save on hot water. Quiet, easy to miss, and getting more common.

Good360 is on a mission to secure 1 million hygiene products to make a dent in Australia's hygiene poverty crisis. Australia has the surplus, the businesses, and the goodwill — we just need to connect it to the people who need it most.

Read the full report here:https://good360.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Good360-Hygiene-Poverty_Report-2026.pdf

Did you know that what your child wears can play a huge role in their safety on the farm?

Did you know that what your child wears can play a huge role in their safety on the farm? 👕✨

It’s incredibly easy for little ones to blend into farm backgrounds, bushes or near dams. By dressing them in bright, vibrant colours like a bold red top or a fluoro hat, you give yourself a massive advantage if they happen to wander away - those bright colours ensure they stand out so you can spot and reach them quickly.

Make high-vis a rule for your next farm day! Head over to https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/water-safety/ for more tips and advice.

Understanding suspensions from school for your child with disability. See this handy advice from ACD - Advocating for children with disability.

Understanding suspensions from school for your child with disability

For many families, the process of school suspensions can feel stressful and unclear.
Understanding the suspension process and your child's rights can help you advocate for the support they need to stay connected to learning and make a positive return to school.

Schools should consider your child's disability, support needs and reasonable adjustments when making decisions about suspension.

A few steps to get started:
🔹 Ask what supports have been tried before suspension
🔹 Request a Student Support Group meeting to discuss next steps
🔹 Discuss what support your child will need to return successfully
🔹 Take a support person or advocate to meetings if it would help

Our guide explains the suspension process, your child's rights, and the supports to consider along the way.

👉 Read more: https://acd.org.au/suspensions-and-expulsions/

📞 Call ACD’s Support Line for help: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional)