Children and families
Helping young children to learn is critical to success at school and beyond. Through our programs we encourage and support the crucial role parents play in giving their children the best start in life.
Supported playgroups
Playgroups at the Brotherhood are safe and stimulating environments for children, helping them to develop physically, mentally and socially. They also give parents a welcoming space to share advice and concerns and build their social connections.
Our staff who support each playgroup are fully qualified and our programs are underpinned by the Australian and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks.
Support for parents and families
Our programs focus on connecting parents with other parents and becoming involved in their child's education and school. We also assist parents to gain access to the services they need.
The Brotherhood’s Parenting Programs develop parents' knowledge, skills and confidence, to help them understand and manage their children's emotions.
» Visit our Refugee, Immigration and Multiculturalism section for programs assisting refugee, asylum seeker and newly arrived children and families.
Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)
Our programs focus on connecting parents with other parents and becoming involved in their child's education and school. We also assist parents to gain access to the services they need.
The Brotherhood’s Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services support children 0-6 years with disability or a developmental delay in the North East Melbourne, Hume Moreland, Western Melbourne, Brimbank Melton and Bayside Peninsula areas.
Playgroups
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
(03) 9426 1500
Community Playgroup helps families from diverse cultural backgrounds, with children aged five years and under, to meet and develop connections in their local community of Fitzroy.
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Programs
BREAKFAST CLUB
(03) 9543 1324
The Breakfast Club welcomes children and parents for the most important meal of the day every weekday before school, laying the foundations for better concentration and participation in class.
Read more »
HIPPY AUSTRALIA
(03) 9445 2400
Our two-year early-learning program works with families with young children in disadvantaged communities across Australia by helping parents to be their children's first teacher.
Read more »
TUNING IN TO KIDS AND TEENS PARENTING PROGRAM
(03) 9543 1324
In this program parents learn new ways to parent, in particular how to recognise, understand and respond to their children’s emotions.
Read more »
Information
View our list of Services and community hubs »
We are committed, through our integrated service centres, to helping local communities dealing with poverty and disadvantage to succeed and prosper.
In particular we are focused on strengthening areas on the outskirts of Melbourne and country towns where the lack of jobs and services holds back individuals, families and communities.
Related documents
Download our Child and Youth Safe Organisation Policy (PDF, 154KB)
Download our 'Early Years' position paper (PDF, 5MB)
Playgroups
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
(03) 9426 1500
Community Playgroup helps families from diverse cultural backgrounds, with children aged five years and under, to meet and develop connections in their local community of Fitzroy.
Read more »
Programs
BREAKFAST CLUB
(03) 9543 1324
The Breakfast Club welcomes children and parents for the most important meal of the day every weekday before school, laying the foundations for better concentration and participation in class.
Read more »
HIPPY AUSTRALIA
(03) 9445 2400
Our two-year early-learning program works with families with young children in disadvantaged communities across Australia by helping parents to be their children's first teacher.
Read more »
TUNING IN TO KIDS AND TEENS PARENTING PROGRAM
(03) 9543 1324
In this program parents learn new ways to parent, in particular how to recognise, understand and respond to their children’s emotions.
Read more »
Information
View our list of Services and community hubs »
We are committed, through our integrated service centres, to helping local communities dealing with poverty and disadvantage to succeed and prosper.
In particular we are focused on strengthening areas on the outskirts of Melbourne and country towns where the lack of jobs and services holds back individuals, families and communities.
Related documents
Download our Child and Youth Safe Organisation Policy (PDF, 154KB)
Download our 'Early Years' position paper (PDF, 5MB)
