Governance
The Deniliquin Children’s Centre is a community based, not for profit organisation whose vision is to create safe, happy, stimulating environments in rural communities where children are supported to reach their potential and learn life long skills.
Organisation information
The Deniliquin Children's Centre is a not for profit, community managed Incorporated Association. Our Approved Provider is the volunteer Management Committee, elected at the AGM in October each year.
Deniliquin Children's Centre Constitution
As we have grown considerably over the past few years, we need to change organisation type to a not for profit Company.
The service we provide to the community will not change.
The Management Committee have developed a DRAFT Constitution .
Management Committee
The Deniliquin Children’s Centre is a not for profit, community based organisation. The Management Committee, take on the responsibilities as the Approved Provider of the services and as an employer. They ensure the strategic direction of the organisation.
The Management committee for the Deniliquin Childrens Centre is decided at the Annual General Meeting in October each year.
Annual Reports
Each year the Annual Report is presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Our Future
The Vision, Mission and Values of the Deniliquin Children's Centre drive our strategic planning to ensure we will continue to provide valuable care and education for many generations to come.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our current Vision, Mission and Values were developed in 2017.
Our Vision
Educating rural children from the mind and heart
Our Mission
To create safe, happy, stimulating environments in rural communities where children are supported to reach their potential and learn life long skills
Nurturing
We care for and help the development of children, families and educators in our Centre
Inclusion
A diversity of people feel valued and respected, have access to opportunities and can contribute their perspectives and talents at our Centre
Empathy
We have the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Integrity
We are honest and have strong principles
Joy
To be in our Centre creates feelings of great pleasure and happiness
Passion
We have an intense enthusiasm for the work of early childhood education
Our Values
Strategic Plan
Our current strategic plan operates from 2018-2021
Our Goal:
To be recognised for high quality, play based learning programs in safe, natural and inclusive environments
We will:
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Implement the highest quality standards
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Consistently deliver, articulate and promote the benefits of play based learning
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Use evidence based practice to inform decision making
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Advocate for the rights of all children to access and actively participate in our programs
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Maintain the safety and condition of our physical resources
Our Goal:
To build strong and collaborative relationships with children, families and communities
We will:
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Implement systems that develop collaboration within our service, our Centre, our community and the wider early education community
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Actively demonstrate our commitment to respectful relationships with children, families, staff and the community
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Create regular, transparent communication with families
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Develop our relationship with the Aboriginal community
Our Goal:
To be an employer of choice that supports a motivated and qualified team
We will:
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Develop support systems that contribute to staff wellbeing
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Create and retain a motivated, confident and qualified workforce
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Embed leadership development initiatives for the Centre
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Actively strive to increase diversity of our workforce
Our Goal:
To be a well governed, financially sustainable, value driven organisation
We will:
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Create a culture of continual improvement through critical reflection and professional learning
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Be financially sustainable, ensuring equity and viability
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Align our governance model with contemporary governance principles
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Create safe, inclusive environments
Our Goal:
To be a community leader in environmental sustainability
We will:
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Engage in sustainability initiatives
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Embed sustainable practices in our services
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Minimise our carbon footprint
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Showcase our achievements