Welcome to It Takes A Village
We are the national voice of community-based education and care services.
Building a strong sector is at the heart of what we do. We support and champion early childhood and outside school hours care services, work with governments, and advocate for an Australia where every child has access to free, quality education and care.
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We offer professional development, training and consultancy for early childhood and OSHC educators, teachers and leaders.
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Become a member
Become a member today and join hundreds of early childhood and outside school hours care services that train, grow and take action with us. Membership starts at $109 for educators and just $379 for your whole service!
- 25% off all professional development and learning for single site and multi-site members, including support visits to your service
- Free phone advice for all your tricky questions
- Must-know policy and compliance updates
- Service management tools and resources
- A voice in your corner, on the issues that matter to you
- And more…
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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
It Takes A Village acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the strength of family connection and kinship within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their ongoing dedication to educating and caring for children. The sovereignty of these lands was never ceded. We support Treaty.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.
We would like to thank Yorta Yorta and Gunnai artist Dixon Patten for creating this artwork which depicts our organisation’s cultural learning journey.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, also known as Harmony Day in Australia.
Let's remember that by tackling racism in our communities, we work towards harmony and belonging for ALL. 🤝
When we are confident enough to have discussions about racism with people of all ages, we help to create a future free from racism.
These free expert-created resources from All Together Now and Kids Mental Health Foundation provide guidance on how to navigate conversations with children about race and racism:
📌 alltogethernow.org.au/racism/racism-in-schools/how-to-discuss-racism-with-children/
📌 kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/minority-mental-health/kids-race-racism
You can also use this fantastic poster from Elise Gravel - English as a starting point for discussing racism honestly and openly with children.
Download your FREE copy and share with your colleagues:
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📣 Committees of Management and service leaders! 📣
Are you right in the thick of budget planning for the next financial year? Or are you struggling to find the time?
No worries! We're here to help take the guesswork out of managing your service's finances.
Our expert consultants can work with your service to get your 2026-27 budget sorted – no sweat!
Do you need additional guidance scoping out the future of your service? We can also support you to understand:
🔹 The capacity of your infrastructure to accommodate current and future service needs
🔹 Budget considerations and early years market assessment
🔹 Financial modelling of service model options factoring in Pre Prep reform, early years best practice and community needs and expectations.
Get a quote (it takes less than 2 minutes!):
📌 www.quoteitav.org.au/services/request-a-consultancy-quote/
Got questions? Speak with one of our friendly Professional Support Consultants to discuss your service needs:
📱 (03) 9486 3455
📧 reception@itav.org.au
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FREE resource: Understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence! 🧠✨
Did you know? This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🥳
Neurodiversity recognises that everyone's brains work differently – and that's ok. 🙌
Inclusion means acknowledging the unique strengths that neurodivergent people bring, the challenges they might experience, and the supports that may be useful for participation in some environments.
Wondering what else you might need to know about neurodivergence as an educator? 🤔
Check out this handy poster on neurodiversity and neurodivergence with content provided by VIA Inclusion Professionals:
viac.com.au/resource/neurodiversity-and-neurodivergence-what-do-i-need-know-educator
Print and share with your team to help create a learning environment that celebrates and meets the needs of neurodivergent children, educators and staff! 💫
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