Helpful & Informative Resources for Parents in Mitcham & Surrounds

Emmikins Early Learning Centre understands that finding valuable information and advice for caring for your children can be daunting as a parent. We have done the homework for you and compiled a list of resources that we hope you will find beneficial. We encourage you to bookmark this page for a quick reference.

Useful Information for Parents

SunSmart – Get tips on how you can be a SunSmart Family
ACECQA – Learn more about how The Australian Children's Education & Care Authority work to support the education & care sector
Kidspot – A hub for mums and dads featuring information and tips for every stage of parenting
Maternal Child Health Services – Find your closest maternal & child health centre for advice and consultations on your child's health
Whitehorse Library – find and explore your nearest local library for resources and community information

Child Safe Standards - from the Commissioner of Children and young People

At Emmikins, the safety of all children is paramount. Below we have listed the 11 Child Safe Standards that we implement for Families to read through.

Standard 1:

Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

Standard 2:

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

Standard 3:

Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Standard 4:

Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Standard 5:

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Standard 6:

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Standard 7:

Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.

Standard 8:

Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

Standard 9:

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

Standard 10:

Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Standard 11:

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

And here is the link to the Commission for Children and Young People Website for Further Information: https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/