Perridak Burron Early Learning Centre
Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (09:44): I rise to share some fantastic news from my region. At the recent 2023 early years awards Perridak Burron Early Learning Centre was recognised as one of Victoria’s very best educators. The centre won the inaugural Aunty Rose Bamblett Koorie award for services focused on Indigenous perspectives and learning and amplifying Aboriginal voices. Aunty Rose Bamblett was a proud Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri women. Aunty Rose was an incredible woman who led Koori early childhood education programs and left an indelible legacy for early years services and educators, and it is fitting that the inaugural award was won by our wonderful Perridak Burron Early Learning Centre, a centre that keeps Koori culture at its heart. I visited the centre last week to celebrate this achievement with the staff and their gorgeous students. This centre, owned and operated by Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative, is a remarkable space for kids. It was evident from the big grins on the children’s faces and their excitement as they learned and played that this is an early childhood service which many can and should learn from. It was marvellous to see Indigenous culture integrated into education, from the native gardens to the art on the walls. This centre provides an incredibly nurturing and educational environment for children to play and learn. I want to give my heartfelt congratulations to the centre’s staff and – (Time expired)