The ‘Koorie Families as First Educators’ initiative aims to support Aboriginal families to build with building their capacity to be able to confidently support their children’s early learning and development by using a strengths-based approach that empowers parents/carers as first educators of their children. Koorie Educators support families through the implementation of culturally appropriate evidence based positive parenting support programs. They can also support by providing advice about how to create a culturally safe environment for families and children to learn; supporting positive parent-child interactions and parental skill development; supporting child development and school readiness; developing cultural knowledge and identity of children and families; promoting connection to culture and Community and self-care; providing information about services including maternal child health; playgroup; early childhood education and care services including kindergarten and affirming Aboriginal childrearing practices. 

All applications must be submitted via SEEK by: Friday 1 December 2023.