We are committed to providing all children in Latrobe with a strong start to life.
This includes, but is not limited to, projects related to early childhood development, equity, education and overall wellbeing.
In 2021 and 2022, LHA engaged Ninety Mile Consulting to identify challenges and opportunities related to early childhood development, equity, education and overall wellbeing. Working closely with the Assembly, a five-pillar model was developed which is helping to map the work being done in this space â ensuring itâs designed for Latrobe, by Latrobe.
In 2022, four township forums were held in Traralgon, Moe, Churchill and Morwell.
The aim of the forums was to explore the early childhood development barriers faced in each township, while identifying opportunities and possible initiatives that could be implemented to addressed the barriers raised.
The Five Pillars of Early Childhood Development
Pregnancy
- Support mothers and parents through physical and psychological
- Preparing them for parenthood
Confident Parents
- Build confident parents
through community
engagement and access to services/resources - Build strong emotional connections with babies/toddlers
Safe & Healthy Children
- Ensure children are safe from violence and feel a sense of belonging in the
community - Promote healthy behaviours (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, engagement with learning)
Value of Education
- Increase early years
education participation - Build strong social and
emotional identities - Promote curiosity, and
increase engagement with learning wellbeing
Great Start to School
- Define clear pathways to schooling
- Provide resources to
ensure health, safety, and confidence - Foster collaboration
between early year
education to ensure equity for children in Latrobe Valley
