Our bicultural support resources, including factsheets and videos, are designed to help early childhood education and care (ECEC) services incorporate cultural inclusivity into their practices and better support children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

These resources are available to all service providers and early childhood education staff, providing practical guidance and insights to promote inclusion and cultural responsiveness in their care and teaching environments.

Resources

• Building cultural responsiveness – The Ethnic Community Services Co-operative early childhood resource hub provides resources to help educators build cultural responsiveness, bridge language and cultural gaps, and create a learning community that promotes understanding, exchange and connection in everyday ECEC settings.
• Multicultural inclusion support – If you are a Commonwealth-funded service, you can access full funding for multicultural inclusion support through the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) Innovative Solutions stream.

Resources to share with families

• Parenting help and advice – Visit the Brighter Beginnings parent and carer information hub for help navigating the first 5 years of your child’s life. This page has automatic language translation and an interpreter service, ensuring accessibility for all families.
• Accessing and choosing early childhood education and care – Visit our Translated resources hub for a variety of resources for parents on getting prepared for early childhood education and care and choosing a quality service.
• Early learning resources – Visit our Early learning resources for families page for tools and ideas to engage in learning at home through every day experiences. The page includes resources translated into 15 languages and resources designed for Aboriginal families, with an emphasis on culture, connection and community.