About
The CALD Outreach program aims to increase kindergarten participation for children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Our CALD Outreach worker provides direct support to families, including families from newly arrived, asylum seeker and/or refugee backgrounds.
How the program offers support
The CALD Outreach worker can assist families to:
- register and enrol eligible children into three- or four-year-old kindergarten or Early Start Kindergarten
- address issues impacting their child’s participation and attendance in kinder, following enrolment and in partnership with the service
- engage in other early childhood supports in their local area, such as community playgroups and Maternal and Child Health services
- support successful transitions from kindergarten to school.
CALD Outreach workers also:
- provide advice and support to educators and teachers to build their capacity to engage with CALD families at their services
- increase community awareness and understanding of early childhood education and available services in their local government area.
Getting involved and contact
Families and service providers can contact the CALD Outreach Officer, Suzanne Smith.