Our Approach
Our Place is a holistic place-based approach to supporting the education, health and development of all children and families in communities experiencing disadvantage by utilising the universal platform of a school.
Our vision is that all children and their families succeed in life. We aim to reshape the service system by influencing changes in policies and practices that address the structural causes of disadvantage.
that education is
the key to lifting the
aspirations and
improving the lives
of children and
their families.
Latest News
Embedding Health Support into Playgroup: Lessons from Doveton CollegeÂ
Embedding Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services in playgroup increases Key Ages and Stages (KAS) health check attendance among families from refuge…
Farewell to a Trailblazer: June McLoughlin AM Retires After a Decade of Transformative Leadership
After more than a decade at the forefront of Our Place, and a career spanning over 40 years, June McLoughlin AM made the decision to formally retire a…
Our Place Seymour servicing community needs through collaboration
The Our Place approach has been a cornerstone of fostering vital connections between community service providers at Seymour College for the past five…
Our Sites
Our Place is an initiative of the Colman Education Foundation. Through the Foundation’s ten-year partnership with the Victorian state government, Our Place is being implemented in ten school sites across Victoria, with the support of philanthropic partners.