Introduction to Working with Families Experiencing Poverty
Gain insights into the experiences of families living in financial adversity and how early education services can support their needs.
This is the first of a series of five evidence-based courses developed by leading researchers and early education experts.
The course will help you build a deeper understanding of the complexities families face and equip you with the tools to engage effectively with families from all backgrounds.
No matter where they are based, at some point all educators will work with children and families who are experiencing poverty.
Educators who understand what it means to live in poverty are responsive to the needs of children and their families. They respectfully make sure that children have what they need to participate each day, while supporting families to establish and keep their connection with the service, no matter what challenges they are experiencing at home.
This course provides information on the reality of poverty in Australia and the challenges faced by children and families living through hard financial times. It includes tools educators can use to research poverty in their own communities, ways to identify signs of poverty, and strategies for working with families in high-poverty contexts.
Educators who understand what it means to live in poverty are responsive to the needs of children and their families. They respectfully make sure that children have what they need to participate each day, while supporting families to establish and keep their connection with the service, no matter what challenges they are experiencing at home.
This course provides information on the reality of poverty in Australia and the challenges faced by children and families living through hard financial times. It includes tools educators can use to research poverty in their own communities, ways to identify signs of poverty, and strategies for working with families in high-poverty contexts.