Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service

Our Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service (KISS) supports the inclusion of children with a severe disability into Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) funded four year old community kindergarten programs.

‘Inclusion’ is an essential key to enhancing the lives of people with disability. It refers to an environment in which all people are valued, feel a sense of belonging and are given opportunities to participate fully and equally.

KISS promotes an inclusive environment in kindergartens; one in which every child is valued for their unique attributes and qualities.

Yooralla is the Auspicing Agency for the Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service in the Southern Metropolitan Region.

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We provide

Our Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service aims to:

Optimise learning and developmental opportunities for your child, allowing them to access and participate in their local kindergarten service
Provide additional resources to the kindergarten service, supporting staff so they can confidently meet the needs of all the children in the group

We do this by:

Responding to your family and child’s abilities and strengths
Using the everyday environment in which you and your child live, to enhance your child’s skills and wellbeing
Promoting a coordinated collaborative approach between your family and the services involved in your child’s care and education

Find out more about eligibility and the application process: