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.
Our Residential Unit in Noble Park is at the final stages of expansion and rebuild!
Soon, we will be increasing from 16 to 20 rooms in our Residential Unit, meaning we will be able to support a higher number of families in our new facilities.
Childcare experts, diverse local community groups and Traditional Owners were consulted by Brand Architects, who led the design of the Noble Park expansion.
The carefully considered design ensures that QEC reflects the communities we serve and allows families to:
For further information, you can visit the Victorian Health Building Authority.
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.
We're excited to announce our new Rainbow PlaySteps, our evidence-informed, facilitated play group for LGBTIQA+ parents and caregivers with children aged from newborn until their 4th birthday.
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.
