Yesterday marked the date of National Close the Gap day. At Kentish Playgroup, we reflected on Closing the Gap Day in a meaningful, hands-on way. The children participated in a special activity where they learned how to make natural soap using Black Wattle leaves—connecting culture, self-care, and community knowledge. It’s one small step, but every step counts. Closing the Gap Day is about recognising that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to face significant inequalities. In the Northern Territory, 26.3% of our population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. So, what can we do? We can start by being informed. We can continue to listen, learn, support, and ensure the spaces we create for children and families are inclusive, safe, and culturally strong. #ClosingTheGap
Kentish Community Services Ltd.
Non-profit Organizations
Yarrawonga, NT 119 followers
Our vision is to provide quality outcomes for all children and young people.
About us
Kentish Community Services has been operating in the NT for the past 30 years. At Kentish we believe that quality child care options are an integral right of all families. We embrace the diversity of the community and respect the individual needs of families. We support and encourage the interest and involvement of families, educators and staff. Consultation and information sharing is of vital importance and we encourage all stakeholders to contribute to and feel part of the organisation. We believe that each family, educator and staff member come to the organisation with a wealth of knowledge and life experience and these experiences and differences are valued embraced and built up. We strive to work together for the develop and build on this knowledge and experience through opportunities for training, professional development and ongoing support. Outstanding Achievements: * Northern Territory Family Day Care Service of the Year 2015 - Family Day Care Australia. * Outstanding Education and Care Service in Family Day Care - NT Education and Care Australia. * Nothern Territory Family Day Care Educator of the Year 2019, Ivy Ofiaza, Family Day Care Australia. * Northern Territory Family Day Care Service of the Year 2014 - Family Day Care Australia. * Northern Territory Family Day Care Service of the Year 2013 - Family Day Care Australia. * National Family Day Care Educator of the Year 2012, Sarah Fowler - Family Day Care Australia. * Nothern Territory Family Day Care Educator of the Year 2012, Family Day Care Australia. * 10 Years of High Quality rating - National Childcare Accreditation council * 2013 Community Event of the Year "Free Family Fun Day & Expo for Children's Week Celebrations - Palmerston city Australia Day Council Award. * 2013 "Excellence in Family Day Care' Award Coordination Unit Category and Finalists for Inaugural National Excellence for Family Day Care Service - Family Day Care Australia.
- Website
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http://www.kentish.org.au
External link for Kentish Community Services Ltd.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Yarrawonga, NT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Out of Home Care Services,, Cultural & Heritage Programs, Family Day Care Services, Youth Activity Group, Global Village Program, Pro-Active Board of Directors, Moulden Early Learning Centre, Weekly Gathering at Yilli Rreung, In House Therapists, Reconciliation Action Plan, Work Health & Safety Officer, and Qualified Educators
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
3/5 McCourt Road
Yarrawonga, NT 0830, AU
Employees at Kentish Community Services Ltd.
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Ivy Grace Ofiaza
Specialist Complex Additional Needs Educator/Out of Home Care Carer | Specializing in Child Development | Special Needs and Disability
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Stuart Davidson
Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, Child and Youth Therapist at Kentish Lifelong Learning & Care Inc.
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Sarah Fowler (GAICD)
CEO at Kentish Community Services, Director at Family Day Care Australia
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Janet Kindaro
Educator
Updates
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Congratulations Sarah Fowler and the Kentish Community Services team. Your patience and persistence with the PALMS Early Childhood program has come to fruition. How exciting for the parents and carers in Katherine to be able to access more places at your Early Learning Centre.
Three years in the making to get to this day. My heart is full of love and admiration for the PNG people who were brave enough to take this huge step and be part of the PALMs early childhood pilot ❤️ Thank you for having trust in me. Today was the beginning of an important journey. The PALMS Early Childhood pilot represents a significant opportunity for Pacific Islanders to work and train in Australia’s highly regulated early childhood sector. These educators will play a vital role in contributing to the economy and the livability of the Northern Territory. They will be based in regional areas of the NT, where there is a critical shortage of Early Childhood Educators. The presence of our Katherine-based PALMS educators, Janet, Wilma, Erika, Hellen, Banita, and Shirley, will enable the creation of an additional 40 childcare places, offering much needed support to parents eager to rejoin the workforce. This initiative will also provide essential service personnel the confidence to relocate to Katherine, knowing that reliable childcare options are available for their children. Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme
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