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What Melbourne Looks Like Through Children’s Eyes

At Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten (GDK), children from one group had begun building their own Melbourne landscape, and it became the starting point for another group's exploration of what Melbourne means to them.

Introduction to Early Childhood for School Students Program a Big Success

Senior secondary students from 13 government schools spent five weeks finding out what a career in early childhood education looks like day to day, through the second phase of the Introduction to Early Childhood for School Students program.

CEO Karen Weston on the ECA Conference and Beyond

A Campfire in the City at Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten

In July, a child in the Room 1 at our Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten site asked the educators why they can’t have real fire at the service. Rather than shutting the idea down, educators used it as a starting point for a longer project.

Gowrie Carlton Learning Precinct Reflects on Its Quieter Spaces

Earlier this year our Carlton Learning Precinct (CLP) service received a Victorian School Building Authority grant to address acoustic issues in the outdoor areas and the kitchen corridor, where excessive noise had made it challenging for our children and educators to communicate.

Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2026

Wednesday 2 September was Early Childhood Educators’ Day, and teams across our services received many lovely and kind messages from children and their families thanking our educators for all that they do.

Book Week 2026

This year, our services celebrated Book Week and the theme of “Symphony of Stories” with colourful costumes and fun learning experiences. Here is a snapshot of how some of our services celebrated this year.

Gowrie Relaunches Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as a Blended Program 

The Gowrie Victoria RTO is relaunching the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in October as a blended program, making it more accessible to educators working full time.

Sector Updates From CEO Karen Weston

It’s been another busy month and it’s time to reflect on how the sector is moving and some of the people who drive change.

Strengthening Transitions to School at Clare Court 

“I only know one thing… excited.” Five-year-old Frank summed up what starting school feels like for many children at Gowrie Clare Court.

Building Community Connections at Oberon Kindergarten

Penny, who lives close to Gowrie Oberon Kindergarten, lives with cerebral palsy. She uses a motorised wheelchair and communicates through a digital communication device.

Every Interaction Matters: Supporting Quality Improvement Where It Matters Most

The first years of a child’s life shape how they learn for years afterwards. Neuroscience calls this window before school a sensitive period of brain development, and research backs this up.