A CHILD and Family Learning Centres (CFLC) will open in Sorell next year.
CFLC are designed to support all families with children from pregnancy to five years of age.
The Centre’s vision is to be “a strong, safe community learning and thriving together”.
The Centre will offer free access to several core services and visiting services that support children and families including CHaPS, a social worker, speech and language pathologist, psychologist, early intervention services, and specialist support from allied health services.
It will provide play space for families, consultation areas, training rooms for group activities and kitchen and dining facilities.
The outdoor area allows children to play, explore and learn in a safe and natural environment. The CFLC will be open Monday – Friday, becoming a “home away from home” for all families in the South East.
A Centre spokesperson said although they didn’t have a building yet, the CFLC was already operating in the community.
“Many families are attending the pop-up CFLC play sessions being held each Thursday in St Georges Hall Sorell. Play and Learn is at 9.30 – 11.30am for 0-five year old’s, and Just for Bubs 1.30pm – 2.30pm for pre-walking babies. The pop-ups have provided a great way of connecting with community and sharing our vision. We have also run our ‘Being a Parent’ courses several times, which are also an integral part of CFLC support,’’ the spokesperson said.
The Centre is now on the lookout for a suitable name.
“We would like a name that reflects our vision and our communities. Suggestions may include reference to aspects of history, geography, or flora and fauna of our region. The possibilities are many but we want your suggestions,’’ the spokesperson said.
Submit them through a DM on the centre’s FB page – Sorell Child and Family Learning Centre, or by texting Kim Overgaauw, the Centre Leader, on 0467316513.