Families are a child’s first and most important teachers
Aboriginal Families as Teachers is a fun and free program that will help you gain the confidence you need to support your child’s early learning journey, laying the foundations for positive cultural connections, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Aboriginal Families as Teachers (AFaT)
A fun and free program
Weekly playgroups
Play and learn together
Aboriginal Families as Teachers (AFaT)
Children’s earliest and most powerful learning comes from their family. Aboriginal Families as Teachers offers families the opportunity to learn more about their child’s development and take an active role in their early education.
How much does Aboriginal Families as Teachers cost?
Aboriginal Families as Teachers is a free program, and there are no fees or charges.
Am I eligible for Aboriginal Families as Teachers?
Aboriginal families who live in Orange, Parkes or Dubbo, and have a child aged 0 – 5 years are eligible to access the program.
Program Benefits
Aboriginal Families as Children will:
- support your child’s early education
- provide positive cultural connections
- promote language, listening and numeracy skills, and
- build your child’s self-esteem and confidence.
How it works
Each week, you’ll join in weekly playgroups, meet with other families, learn about your child’s development, and connect with services and activities in your community.
To find out more, call our friendly team on 1800 580 580 or submit an online enquiry.
