For the 2025-2026 holiday period, Meerilinga will be closed from Saturday 20 December 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Fees will not be charged for Meerilinga Early Learning Programs published closure days.

Understanding Your Community Through AEDC

We’re joining with Carewest to run a workshop to help leaders across the Early Childhood Education and Care sector unlock the power of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). Participants will discover how deeply the AEDC shapes your enrolments, NQS outcomes, educator practice, and family engagement.

This will not be a sit‑and‑listen session but a practical workshop designed to transform how you understand and use the AEDC.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Map your neighbourhood, identify parents, grandparents, children, and community influencers who shape your service landscape.
  • Create your own AEDC “Diary of a New Child” explore how developmental data impacts transitions, enrolments, and educator planning.
  • Analyse your local AEDC story uncover opportunities for growth, targeted programming, and stronger family partnerships.
  • Develop practical, ready‑to‑use actions you can take back to your service immediately.

 

Your Commitment

This workshop includes a follow‑up networking session 4 weeks later a supportive space to share successes, challenges, and celebrate progress with peers.

 

Why You Can’t Miss It

  • Strengthen your strategic leadership
  • Deepen your understanding of your customer and community
  • Build data‑informed, high‑impact programs
  • Connect with like‑minded leaders
  • Walk away with tools you can use the very next day

 

What to Bring

Your device — this is a hands‑on session.

 

 

 

Where
Meerilinga Children & Community Services Woodvale
30 Chichester Drive, Woodvale 6026

When
Thursday 30th April 6.00-8.00pm.

RSVP by 28th April
Leanne@carewest.org.au

Cost IS FREE
Light supper provided