We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional owners of the lands on which we walk, live and raise our children.
We pay our respects to traditional owners past, present, future and any Aboriginal people present here today. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connections to culture, community and family.
View our Acknowledgement of Country
Inclusion statement
At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.
We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes, and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all.
It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected, and a sense of belonging.
We are excited to announce our evidence-informed play group for LGBTIQA+ parents and caregivers with children aged from newborn until their 4th birthday, which will be facilitated by a member of the queer community.
Delivered over 6 weeks, each week focuses on infant and child topics including:
We will discuss practical tips and strategies, drawing upon queer family’s unique strengths and resilience to navigate the challenges of parenting.
This program is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other LGBTIQA+ families, share experiences, and build a strong community network.
This program has been developed in partnership with Rainbow Families.
Families can register their interest to join us through rainbowfamilies.com.au:
QEC - 53 Thomas Street, Noble Park
Fridays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Victoria's two largest Early Parenting Centres, QEC and Tweddle, will explore a voluntary merger to understand whether working as one organisation could strengthen care for babies, children and families in the early years.
Our 2026 learning dates are now available, offering a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities to support learning, reflection and best practice across the Early Years sector.
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions at QEC.
The positions start on 1 July 2026 and appointments are for up to three years.
