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
Our Place Doveton connects disadvataged community with free legal services
Collaboration between Our Place and Mission Australia brings much-needed legal support directly to the Doveton community. The need for a service to su…
Local partnership aims to boost Early Years workforce numbers
The Robinvale Early Years Workforce Development Partnership is hoping to provide a solution to the increasing demand for early childhood education and…
Early Childhood Taster Program inspires CALD community members to become educators
Our Place has partnered with Gowrie Victoria to deliver a program designed to introduce members of the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) co…
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.