Why it's a priority for the Latrobe Valley:
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 — ensuring it’s designed for Latrobe, by Latrobe.
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
Coming soon.