We build strong relationships with local people, places, and organisations to enrich children’s learning and wellbeing.
Everyday Community Connections
At Dubbo Early Learning Centre, our community isn’t just something children learn about—it’s something they experience every day. We partner with local organisations, health professionals, and cultural groups to make sure children feel part of something bigger. From daily excursions to the café or post office, to visits from firefighters, nurses, and artists, our curriculum reflects real people and real places that matter to the children and families in our service.
Partnerships That Shape Learning
We work with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dentists, paediatricians, and community services to ensure children’s needs are supported holistically. These connections influence our curriculum, behaviour plans, inclusion support, and even medical care. We regularly attend coffee mornings with the local EYES early childhood network and keep in touch with service partners through calls, visits, and collaborative planning. These professional relationships help us respond to each child’s needs with the right people and the right resources.
A Curriculum Built With Community
Our community is part of the way we teach. Children’s learning is shaped by their environment, their experiences, and their social connections. We reflect this through mini projects that emerge from family and community engagement, daily walks that build confidence and connection, and learning plans influenced by cultural events and social justice issues. Our educators intentionally plan experiences based on children’s interests and community relevance—whether it’s building respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures or challenging gender and disability stereotypes.
Reflecting, Growing, and Including Everyone
We reflect regularly on how to strengthen our community connections to support learning, inclusion, and wellbeing. This includes developing new partnerships, making environmental adjustments, and designing learning opportunities that support children with additional needs. We’ve built links with local businesses, cultural leaders, and inclusive education advocates to ensure every child and family feels they belong. Our approach to partnership follows national guidance—based on open communication, shared goals, and respect for everyone’s background, expertise, and story.