Bonnie Wirawan, Centre Director at Hurstbridge Children’s Centre, applies our place-based approach to teaching and learning by fostering respect for the land we’re on, with a deep understanding of and commitment to Indigenous perspectives. Bonnie also applies that place-based lens to the Hurstbridge community, understanding their needs and incorporating that into the program.
From one such need came Bonnie’s development of a Hurstbridge family handbook, specifically designed for their community. It came from conversations with families about Child Care Subsidy, which made her think about the multitude of information relating to starting early learning that families need to know: