Early Childhood Services

Our team supports early years educators to promote health and wellbeing initiatives.

How we support your service 

We know you’re passionate about supporting children’s physical and mental wellbeing while providing quality education experiences. At the same time, you remain committed to continuously improving your service. Our team is here to help turn your goals into reality.

We focus on:

  • Healthy Eating and Oral Health
  • Physical Activity and Movement
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safe Environments
  • Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
  • Climate and Health Pathway.

Our support goes beyond implementing the Achievement Program. We also offer:

  • Innovative webinars, workshops, and tailored resources
  • Recognition opportunities as a healthy early childhood service (Victorian Government)
  • Guidance to meet the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Quality Standard
  • Support with quality improvement, action planning, and policy development
  • Menu assessments.

Partner with us to make lasting, impactful changes to your service.

Nutrition Resource Pack (NRP) resources

Educators who have attended our NRP training you can access our exclusive resource page.

To access the page, enter your secret passcode below.

If you haven’t heard about our NRP and would like to know more, contact us.

Upcoming events 

Physical Activity Competition

Participating in our competition will help build on the practices you already implement in your service. Together, we can set children up for healthy habits for life.

  • Try a NEW activity within your service
  • Entries to the competition close on 2 June at 5:30pm
  • Prize packs will be awarded to the most creative and inspirational services
  • All services will be notified of the outcome by 28 June 2025.

Shining a light on local services

Learn more about how other local services are making a positive impact on children attending their service.

Sign up for the Achievement Program today

Join the Achievement Program today

Once you join, you’ll receive one-on-one support from us, your local health promoter.

Resource library

Access the early childhood services resource library

Helpful resources to support your early childhood service

Stay informed 

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Subscribe to the Healthy Early Childhood Newsletter

Our latest Early Childhood Newsletter is also available on Health Promotion page.

Contact us 

Cardinia Shire Council and City of Greater Dandenong

Belinda Hogg
belinda.hogg@monashhealth.org 

City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong

Catherine Delaney
Catherine.Delaney@monashhealth.orgÂ