Our Approach
Our Place is a holistic place-based approach to supporting the education, health and development of all children and families in disadvantaged communities 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 supports First Nations Voice to Parliament
Our Place proudly supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament being enshrined in the Australian Constitution.…
New philanthropic partnership to provide essential resources to The Northern Bay community
We are proud to announce our philanthropic partnership with Kennards Hire Foundation.…
Monterey Secondary College educator winner of Early Career Teaching Award
Monterey Secondary College educator Madison Smith has been named a Teaching Award winner for 2023.…
Carlton Learning Precinct nomated for Victorian Early Years Awards
The Carlton Learning Precinct has been announced as a finalists for the 2023 VEYA.…
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.