This ‘one stop shop’ for families says its model could be scaled up for Thriving Kids
While questions remain around Thriving Kids, there are existing programs that some believe could be scaled up.…
Evaluation finds school-based community hubs improve access to support for children and families
A major new evaluation suggests how and where services are delivered is critical.…
Connection through our schools is the answer
Opinion: The Hon. Ben Carroll, Victorian Deputy Premier and Education Minister. Herald Sun, Friday October 10 2025 As I…
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 th…
Partner profile: The William Buckland Foundation
The William Buckland Foundation has been one of the earliest supporters of Our Place as an original philanthropic allia…
The importance of continuity in Social and Emotional Learning
Our Place’s commitment to Continuity of Learning between early learning and primary school has been highlighted through…
Independent Expert Panel Review backs full-service school models
Our Place has welcomed the release of The Report of the Independent Expert Panel’s Review to Inform a Better and Fairer…
Partner profile: Dusseldorp Forum
Dusseldorp Forum’s support is helping families in the regional Victorian town of Robinvale by connecting them to the ed…
Partner profile: Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
A partnership between Helen MacPherson Smith Trust and Our Place is funding the Morwell Our Place site encompassing Mor…
Partner profile: The Sabemo Foundation
The legacy of the founder of Sabemo, an Australian construction company, is helping fund the community hub in Westall a…
Partner profile: R.M. Ansett Trust
Families in Frankston North are benefitting from late philanthropist Sir Reginald Ansett’s wish that the income from hi…
Partner profile: Ray and Margaret Wilson Family Foundation
A family philanthropic foundation provides funding to connect families in Carlton community from cultural and linguisti…