Projects
Legacy Projects continuing to champion our community
A Village for Every Child will continue to carry forward our legacy projects:
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ADHD Action Group
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Community of Practice
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Imagination Library Kippax
ADHD Action Group
The Deputy CEO of Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation tabled a paper to the Village Leadership Group concerning the impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Aboriginal children, their families, and their life outcomes in 2023. In response, the ADHD Action Group was formed. This Group brings together experts from both government and non-government sectors to investigate the issue, aiming to leverage available resources within the current service and support system to creatively address the holistic support needs of families.
Village celebrates continuation of ADHD Action Group as it addresses the much-needed support, advocacy, and resources for children affected by ADHD, along with their families and caregivers. Recent meetings explored the possibility of expanding the core team membership to include other stakeholders.
Village is also exploring ways to collaborate with local schools, healthcare providers, and organisations that work with children and adults with ADHD.
Early Years Community of Practice
Village and partners established the Early Years Community of Practice (CoP) in response to community feedback, including feedback received by the ACT Government through its consultations with early years practitioners as part of the Best Start for Canberra’s Children: The First 1000 Days Strategy development.
The CoP serves as a collaborative platform where early years professionals can advance their learning and practice while better connecting with the outcome of improving how the sector supports itself, children, and families. Since its launch in August 2023, seven CoP sessions have been held, attracting over 200 practitioners from health, education, and early childhood centers. Topics covered thus far include the Courageous Conversations Series – Partnering with families to Support Child Development, the Understanding Behaviour Series – Supporting Children’s Participation in Early Childhood and Community Settings, and the Educator Wellbeing and Resilience Series – Moving beyond selfcare.
Imagination Library Kippax Pilot
In August 2023, Imagination Library Kippax pilot welcomed its first families into Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book gifting program for children aged 0-5. By its official launch in late October 2023, over 100 children were enrolled across 4 suburbs in Belconnen.
As at September 25, 2024, the 11 enrolling partners of the Imagination Library Kippax pilot have enrolled a total of 155 children and delivered over 1,500 books to 125 families. The combined efforts of 14 implementing partners have secured funding to provide free, age-appropriate books for 193 children for two years.
Each of these projects strengthens our commitment to a thriving, connected community where every child can reach their potential.
Reports
ARACY and Kasama Consulting were engaged to analyse and report on the findings from the workshops and survey.
