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Victoria University operates four Children's Centres: |
Victoria University also has three associated centres .
About the Centres
The Victoria University Children's Centres provide care and education programs for children aged 3 months to 6 years. Services offer care on a full time, part time and sessional basis, to meet the needs of the University community. Childcare staff have a range of training and experience in the care and education of children.
Children's Centre programs aim to integrate care and education that brings together long day care, part time care and sessional care. This approach ensures our services are able to respond to the needs of children and families.
The four Children's Centres offer an integrated, State Government-funded preschool program for children of kindergarten age.
A cook is employed at each Centre to prepare and provide nutritional meals including morning and afternoon tea. Most special dietary requirements are catered for and we welcome parent consultation when preparing menus.
Customer information
Students and staff have access to all of the University's Children's Centres and are given priority over any other users, given they fit into any of the categories as required by the Commonwealth. Children's Services offer half-day bookings to reflect the needs of families
Child Care Benefit (CCB)
Families accessing the children's centres may be eligible for the Child Care Benefit. Some families may also be eligible for fee assistance through the JET Scheme. Further information can be gained by visiting your nearest Family Assistance Office or calling 13 61 50 to discuss your circumstances and entitlements.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/
Department of Human Service
The requirements for licensing and regulations of the Children Service's is the responsibility of the Department of Human Services. Victoria University Children's Services are subject to the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 and the Children's Services Regulations 1998.
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