Childcare

Our service is located in a remote Aboriginal community on the traditional land of the Kardu Diminin clan group – people of the small stone land in the vibrant community of Wadeye.

The Wadeye Children and Family Centre is located in the main centre of the remote community of Wadeye.

Our service mirrors the small coastal community of Wadeye with interconnecting outdoor play areas and co-located family and health services within the complex. Our rooms are inviting and welcoming. Parents are encouraged to stay and settle their wakals (children) while they find a sense of confidence and belonging. Children are supported by dedicated staff who thrive on the rewarding work of offering high quality care in a remote community.

World Vision’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs aim for one outcome: healthy children living up to their full developmental potential.

Yarralin, also known as Walangeri, is an Aboriginal community located 382 kilometres south-west of Katherine.

Yarralin Children’s Service acknowledges the traditional owners of country and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Ngaringman, Gurindji, Bilinara and Mudburra people and their culture, and to their elders both past and present.

Yarralin Children’s Service, fondly known as the crèche, is a place where visitors are welcomed with a smile. It is a busy, popular service with children attending from within the community and surrounding cattle stations.

The service has a high-grade kitchen and operates a School Nutrition Program for the Yarralin State School. Three healthy and nutritious meals are provided each day for between 45-60 children. Cooking classes are also run for the children, in collaboration with the school.

Yera meaning young child, is a service located in the community of Batchelor at the entrance to Litchfield National Park.

Yera Children’s Service works with and acknowledges the traditional owners of country in Bachelor.

Local language, culture and learning are embedded in our program and environment. Our service reflects the beautiful environment of the Litchfield National Park with carefully built rock pools designed to echo the local landscapes. Children at the service enjoy rich outdoor experiences with opportunities to climb, explore and discover

East Arnhem Regional Council operates Yirrkala Child Care Centre with programs designed to provide early education and care services according to the needs of the children, families and the local community. The Child care centre support the growth and development of children through nutritious meals and snacks, various activities and programs. To ensure cultural strength, the centre employ local Indigenous educators, with an ongoing commitment towards mentoring and training opportunities for all staff.

After-School Care

After-school care is available to assist parents of primary school children.

Belyuen Youth Program

Activities and assistance for indigenous children and young people in the Belyuen community include after-school care and cooking, nutrition and personal-hygiene classes.

Budget Hostel Accommodation

A range of budget accommodation includes short-term,medium-term and long-term permanent and backpacker.

Child Care

Child care is provided to assist families of infants and preschool children 7 months to 5 years old.

Health & Fitness

Sport & recreation facilities for the community include personal training, teen gym for children & young people 13 to 15 years old, group-exercise classes, yoga, aerobics, cardio-exercise, weight-based exercises, disability programs and school programs. Health services including weight management, blood-pressure testing, rehabilitation services and nutrition education are also available.

Indoor & Outdoor Activities

Outdoor & indoor physical activities are available for children, young people, families and individuals. Activities may include softball & other outdoor games, an inflatable jumping castle, inflatable Twister and a roller-skating disco.

Indoor Skating

Physical activity in the form of indoor skating and blading is available and may include a roller-hockey competition.

Katherine Aquatic Centre

Physical activities include learn-to-swim and aqua-aerobics classes.

EDGYM

A fun-based program, lead by trained instructors, for families with preschool children 1 to 5 years old.

Leanyer Recreation Park

A free recreation park for the community including water slides and family events & holiday activities. AquaSafe learn-to-swim classes for infants and children 6 months to 12 years old are also available.

Palmerston Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

Sport and recreation facilities for the community include a fifty metre pool, weights room, gym, disability health club, exercise classes and physiotherapy. AquaSafe learn-to-swim classes for infants & children 6 months to 12 years old are also available.

Palmerston Drop-In Centre

A drop-in centre for young people providing holiday programs, sport & recreation activities, discos, cooking, youth counselling & mentoring and education programs.

Palmerston Recreation Centre

Provides sport and recreation facilities for the community. Programs include health & fitness classes, comprehensive gym facility with the inclusion of disability friendly fitness equipment on site for use, injury rehabilitation programs available, casual child minding, Seniors programs, children’s programs, social sports competitions and facilities hire.

Palmerston Water Park

A free recreation park for the community including water slides and wet play areas for toddlers and children.

Vacation Care

Various holiday programs assist parents by providing recreation activities for primary-school children 5 to 12 years old.

Youth Diversion Program

The Program is provided as an alternative to court for children and young people who offended when they were under 18 years old. The program provides case management and is run in conjunction with the Youth in Communities program.

Youth in Communities

Provides case management and support for young people and their families in Katherine. Youth in Communities also coordinates a range of activities for National Youth Week and National Homelessness Matters Day.

Youth in Communities, FAST Program

The Families & Schools Together (FAST) program assists families to build supportive relationships and improve their communication skills in order to achieve better outcomes for children and family members.

Youth in Communities, Girls’ Program

Provides education and discussion for adolescent girls 12 to 18 years old on topics such as mental health, sexual health, drugs & alcohol, good decision-making and gaining access to local support services.

Youth in Communities, Youth Nights

Youth drop-in nights provide free dinner, activities and transport home for children, young people and families. Activities may include roller-skating, discos, table tennis, karaoke, computer games on the big screen and pool.  

Ear​​ly Learning Centres

We provide opportunities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, to participate in a wonderfully unique environment, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities on a daily basis. We provide nutritious meals throughout the day, promoting the health and wellbeing of all children in our care.

Outside Hours School Care at Driver Primary School

We offer high quality services for children and families who require care out of school hours, both before and after school, and throughout the holidays, located on the schools’ grounds. We work in close partnerships with families to ensure that the individual needs of our children are met. Our programs are guided by the Framework for School Age Care in Australia – My Time Our Place; and our practices are all guided by the National Quality Standard for School Age Care. We embrace the National Quality framework, and ensure that this is reflected throughout our Centres, as we strive to continually offer high quality care and education. Our programs reflect the principles, practices and learning where children’s interests and strengths are used to guide the curriculum, and promote further learning.   Helpful Resources:

• Children & Family Services Handbook
• Children & Family Services Policy Manual
• New Childcare Package Information