Orientation – fka Children's Services

Supporting Children Learning English as a Second Language in the Early Years (birth to six years)

16 December 2025

Resource booklet designed to support families and early years professionals. It has a particular focus on children in the three to six years age group and supports children’s transition into…

Multilingual Welcome Poster

16 December 2025

Say ‘welcome’ in many languages with this multilingual poster; a great addition to the entrance of your service for children and families! Don’t forget to download a copy of the…

Using the Multilingual Welcome Poster

16 December 2025

When children, families, community members and colleagues arrive at an early childhood service, the environment communicates important messages. These messages reflect what and who we value as a learning community.…

Enrolment and Orientation

16 December 2025

Enrolment and orientation are the first steps in building relationships with families and children. It is within these first encounters that early childhood professionals can begin connecting with – and…

Supporting Your Child’s Orientation

16 December 2025

The resource is available in multiple community languages, including English. It explains the significance of a positive start in early years services and their role in children’s education in Australia.…

Welcoming Spaces: First Impressions Matter

16 December 2025

Our environments play a significant role in supporting families and children to experience a sense of welcome and belonging. Newly enrolling families rely on these environmental messages to determine whether…

Using Existing Resources to Support Kindergarten Orientation

16 December 2025

Enrolment and orientation are the first steps in building relationships with families and children. Within these first encounters we begin connecting with and understanding the cultural values, expectations and experiences…

Planning for the First Day

16 December 2025

When planning your approach to the first day and orientation period, it’s important to support families and the service to have positive experiences within their first encounters when it matters…

Meaningful Orientation

16 December 2025

The emphasis on transitions often centers around supporting a positive adjustment to school. However, it’s important to remember that transitioning into an early childhood education and care service can be…

Welcoming Environments for Children and Families

16 December 2025

The way children feel about themselves and their identities forms the basis for their ongoing well-being and what they can and want to achieve in life. This also applies to…

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