Community Child Care Association

Reflect Reconciliation Action PlanOctober 2017 – October 2018

ContentsReconciliation Action Plan for 2017 – 2018 3Our business 4 Vision 4 Mission 4 Guiding Principles 4 Structure 4Our commitment to reconciliation 5Our Reflect RAP 5Our reconciliation to date 6Current initiatives 6Commitment 8Staff participation 8Community Child Care Association RAP Working Party Group 9Our commitment over the next twelve months 10 Relationships 10 Respect 14 Opportunities 16 Tracking and progress 20Contact details 21

Community Child Care Association acknowledges

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First

Peoples of this nation and the Traditional Owners of the

land on which we work. We recognise their continuing

connection to culture, land, water and community. We pay

our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

ReconciliationActionPlanfor2017–2018Vision statementCommunityChildCareAssociationunderstandsthatreconciliationbetweenAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesandotherAustraliansistheresponsibilityofallAustralians.WerecognisethesignificanceofbelongingforAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderchildrenandfamiliesforthemtogrowandreachtheirpotential.

Ourvisionistoprovideleadershiptoothersinsupportingrelationshipsthatarerespectful,welcomingandinclusiveforAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoples.

CommunityChildCareAssociation’svisionforreconciliationisbasedonthecoreprinciplesofcommunity,capacityandcollaboration,whichunderpinourworkasthepeakbodyfornot-for-profit,community-ownedchildren’seducationandcareservices.ReflectingonthesevaluesasanorganisationhasledustoquestionandchallengewhatwedoeverydaytoensurethatAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesarerecognisedandappreciatedinmeaningfulways.AstheTraditionalOwnersandCustodiansofAustralia,theTorresStraitIslandsandthesurroundingwaters,theFirstPeopleshavesomuchtosharewithusaswestriveformoreethical,interconnectedandinclusivecommunities.

WerecognisethatunlessCCCiscommittedtoreconciliationthroughadoptingapracticalactionplan,thesmallandsignificantchangesnecessarytoshiftfrompositionsofracism,ignorance,regretandtokenismwillnotbeachieved.WebelievethatourReconciliationActionPlanwillprovidepracticalstrategiesforbuildingandrenewingdeeperpartnershipsandengagementwithAboriginalcommunities,organisations,familiesandindividualssothatwecanlearnfromeachotherasweworktobuildamoreequitableandsociallyjustnation.

DrAnneKennedyChairperson

Leanne GiardinaExecutive Director

CommunityChildCareAssociation(CCC)

Artwork within this document was created by children from the

following services:

Berrimba Multifunctional Aboriginal Child Care Centre, Swan Hill, Victoria

Save the Children Fund Kindergarten, Nowa Nowa, Victoria

‘The Koorie circle with black fellas and white fellas’

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OurcommitmenttoreconciliationCCCrecognisesandrespectsAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeopleastheTraditionalOwnersandCustodiansoftheland.

WearecommittedtoreconciliationandtoensuringthatallourworkisinclusiveandrespectfuloftheculturesandperspectivesofAustralia’sFirstPeoples.

Weadvocateforcommunitiesworkingtogethertowardsabetterfuturewherefamiliesandcommunityarestrongandthepotentialofeverychildissupported.

WeacknowledgethateachAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercommunityisdiversewithuniquecharacteristicsandcultures,whichprovidearichcontextforearlyandmiddlechildhoodcurriculumandprograms.

ThroughoursphereofinfluenceandleadershipwewillworktoencourageeducationandcareservicestoconnectanddevelopaReconciliationActionPlanfortheirorganisation.

Werecognisethattheprinciplesofequity,inclusionanddiversityunderpinworkwithchildren.

Ourcommitmenttoreconciliationwillbepromotedthroughourwebsite,socialmedia,consultancies,projects,resourcesandmembershipbase.

OurReflectReconciliationActionPlan

IndevelopingCCC’sReflectReconciliationPlan(RAP),weaimtoproviderespectful,effective,positiveleadershiptotheCCCboard,staff,educationandcareservicesandthewidercommunity.

BuildingonnewandexistingrelationshipsthroughconsultationandcollaborationwithAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercommunities,organisationsandstakeholderswillpromoteacknowledgementandsignificantreflection.

Strengtheningpartnershipsisanimportantstepingaininggreaterknowledgeandunderstandingtofurtherreconciliation.

IndevelopingourRAPweinvitedallstaff,CCCmembersandtheboardtosubmitanexpressionofinteresttoprogresstoformaRAPworkingpartygroup(RAPWPG).WeextendedaninvitationtoVAEAI,apartnerinourVIAConsortium,fortheirwisdomandguidanceforAboriginalprotocolsandknowledge

Ourbusiness

VisionCCC’svisionisforanequitablesocietywherequalitynot-for-profit,community-ownedchildren’seducationandcareservicesthrive.

MissionCCCpromotespublicsupportforcommunity-owned,not-for-profitservices.CCCprovidesleadershipandadvocacyandworkscollaborativelytobuildthecapacityofchildren’seducationandcareservices.

Guiding principlesCCC’sguidingprinciplesareCommunity, Capacity and Collaboration

StructureCCCisanincorporatedassociationandwasfirstestablishedin1971.CCCisgovernedbyaboardofmanagementconsistingof12positions.

CCCemploys31peopleaswellasanumberofcontractors.CCCcurrentlyhasanAboriginal(WadiWadi)staffmember.

CCCisamembership-basedorganisation.WearetheVictorianbranchoftheAustralianCommunityChildren’sServices(ACCS)andtheNationalOutofSchoolHoursCareServicesAlliance(NOSHSA).

CCCiscurrentlycontractedundertheAustralianGovernment‘sInclusionSupportProgrammetobetheleadagencyforthedeliveryoftheVictorianInclusionAgencyasaconsortiumwithYoorallaandKUChildren’sServices.TheVictorianAboriginalEducationAssociationInc.(VAEAI)isapartnerinthisproject.

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• AcknowledgementofTraditionalOwnersandCountryatinternalCCCmeetingswithasharedresponsibilityamongst boardandstaffmembers

• AcknowledgementofTraditionalOwnersandCountryatexternalfacilitatedtrainingsessions,networksandotherpublicmeetings

• UploadingcontentregardingNationalAboriginalcelebrations,daysofrecognitionandsignificance(includingNational ReconciliationWeek,NAIDOCWeekandNationalSorryDay)toCCCwebsite,membersupdatesandFacebookpage

• PromotionofVAEAIKoorieEducationCalendar2017

• OngoingdevelopmentofalistofRAPorganisationsandotherlike-mindedorganisationsthatwecouldapproachto connectwithonourreconciliationjourney

• PracticeofinclusionofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstoriesandimagesinpublicationsandourwebsite.Promotion ofAboriginalbooks,resourcesandeventsin‘What’sNew’sectiononCCCwebsite

• Promotionof‘MarrungAboriginalEducationPlan2016–2026VictoriaandNarragunnawali–ReconciliationinSchoolsand EarlyLearning’toeducationandcareservicesthroughpublications,CCCmembersupdates,Facebook,emailsandface-to- facecontact

• Subscriptionto100%ownedAboriginalnationalnewspaperforarticlesofinterestandtolearnmoreaboutwhatis happeninginAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercommunities

• EstablishingandbuildingrelationshipswithlocalIndigenouseducationconsultativebodiesandothereducationbased AboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderorganisations.

InternallytheExecutiveDirectorandaProfessionalSupportConsultantchampionsourRAP.

WewillcommittoachievingourdeliverablesforaReflectRAPoverthenext12months.

OurreconciliationtodateCCCinourroleasProfessionalSupportCoordinatorin2008workedwithYapperaChildren’sServicesintheprovisionofprofessionalsupporttoIndigenousChildren’sServicesinVictoria.

InpartnershipwithYapperaChildren’sServicesCo-operative,CCCco-authoredWalking Together(2012),aninclusionresourceforgeneralistservicesaroundVictorianAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercustomsandprotocols.

Currentinitiatives

CCC’scurrentinitiativesinclude:

• AdvocacyforincreasedinvestmentinAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderearlyandmiddlechildhoodeducationandcare. Insubmissions,consultationsandthroughletterstostateandfederalgovernmentandpoliticianswehavecalledfor increasedongoingfundingforexistingandnewBudgetBasedFundedservicesandAboriginalChildandFamilyCentres

• DevelopingrespectfulrelationshipsbyconnectingwithEldersforWelcometoCountryatconferences,forums

• InternallyemphasisingtheimportanceofdevelopingaRAP

• CommunicatingandencouragingstaffaswellaseducationandcareservicesinVictoriatouseReconciliationAustralia’s Share Our Pride online tool

• Ongoingculturalawarenessprofessionaldevelopmenttrainingsessionswithallstaff,someexternalcontractorsand theCCCboardmembers–thisincludes:

i. RegularupdatesonCCC’sRAPjourney

ii. PartnershipprojectswithVictorianAboriginalEducationAssociationInc.

iii. ProfessionaldevelopmentfromKoorieHeritageTrust.

• ProvidingfeeforserviceprofessionallearninginculturalawarenessforeducationandcareservicesbyAboriginalfacilitators

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CommunityChildCareAssociationRAPworkingpartygroup

OurRAPworkingpartygroup(RAPWPG)hastwoAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandermembers.

Leanne Giardina ExecutiveDirector CommunityChildCareAssociation(CCC)

AuntyRoseBamblett EarlyYearsSpecialistRepresentative VictorianAboriginalEducationAssociationInc.

BrianNewman CCCBoardMember ManagerChildren’sServices,UniversityofMelbourne

BarryHahn CCCBoardMember ManagerSocialPolicyandEarlyYears,MorelandCityCouncil

AnnetteAdams CCCStaffRepresentative SeniorInclusionProfessional,CCC

Marli Traill CCCStaffRepresentative ProfessionalSupportConsultant,CCC

SigiHyett CCCMember GeneralManager,KensingtonCommunityChildren’sCooperative

AishaBal CCCMember ExecutiveManager,EarlyYearsChildren’sProtectionSociety

Tina Papa CCCMember CentreCo-Ordinator,ShirleyRobertsonChildren’sCentre

KimKnersch CCCMember QualityandEducationalLeader,WyndhamCity

CommunityChildCareAssociationgratefullyacknowledgesVAEAIfortheirwisdomandknowledge,whichhassupportedthedevelopmentofourfirstReconciliationActionPlan.

CommitmentCCCcommitsto:

• ParticipatingintheflagraisingceremonyattheMelbourneofficeatthecommencementofNAIDOCWeekinJulyandat othercommunitycelebrations

• ContractingAboriginalfacilitatorsfortrainingatconferences,professionaldevelopmentdays

• EncouragingeducationandcareservicesaspartoftheVictorianInclusionAgency3yearplantocreateaRAPfortheirservice

• CirculatingReconciliationAustraliamaterialandlinkstoarticlesthatpromotereconciliationwithinourstaffteamandtheCCCboard

• PromotingwebsitelinksofAboriginalorganisationsthatcanprovideknowledgeandresourcestobuildupcapacityof learnersineducationandcareservices

• Participatinginculturalawarenesstraininginternallyandexternally

• AdvertisingstaffingpositionsthroughoutVictoriathatencourageAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplestoapply

• ContinuedcommitmentthroughtheVIAandwebsitetopromoteNarragunnawaliReconciliationinSchoolsandEarlyLearning

• SharinggoodpracticestoriesandinitiativesfromalleducationandCareservicesthatdemonstrateAboriginaland TorresStraitIslanderculture.

StaffparticipationCCCstaffparticipationin:

• CityofDarebinSpiritualHealingTrailWalk

• IntroductiontoKoorieCulture,BirrarungWilam

• ReconciliationWeek,staffeventcommemoratinglocalIndigenousartistandacknowledgementofNationalSorryDay

• NAIDOCWeekevents

• PersonalcommitmentandreviewofReflectRAP.

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Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

1.TheRAPWPGcommittotheInnovateRAPrequirements

RAPConvenor,ExecutiveDirectorandDeputyExecutiveDirector

October2018October2018January2018January,April,August2018May 2018

• DefineongoingimplementationandmonitoringplanforRAP• RAPWPGoverseesthedevelopment,endorsementandlaunchoftheRAP• EnsureAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesarerepresentedontheWPG• MeetatleastthreetimesperyeartomonitorandreportonReflectRAPimplementation• EstablishTermsofReferencefortheWPGforInnovateRAP.

2.Buildinternalandexternalrelationships

RAPConvenor,ExecutiveDirectorandProgram Manager

January2018

April2018May 2018May 2018May 2018 May 2018

• DevelopalistofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoples,communitiesandorganisationswithinourlocalareaandsphereofinfluencethatwecouldapproachtoconnectwithonourreconciliationjourney.EnsurethebuildingofrelationshipswithAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesisconsistentandrespectful

• ConnectwithSNAICCforpromotionalmaterialsforevents• EncourageourstafftoattendaNRWevent• CirculateReconciliationAustralia’sNRWresourcesandreconciliationmaterialsamongststaff• RAPWPGmemberstomodelandparticipateinanexternaleventtorecogniseandcelebrateNRW• AcknowledgeNationalSorryDay.

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Relationships

Ourcommitmentoverthenexttwelvemonths

Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

3.RaiseinternalawarenessofourRAP

RAPConvenor,ExecutiveDirectorandDeputyExecutiveDirector

October2017

November2017November2017December2017December2017

• Aspartoftheinductionofnewstaffmembers,talkthemthroughourjourneyofreconciliationandourcommitmenttobuildingaculturallysafeorganisation,andprovidethemwiththeirowncopyofourRAP

• DevelopandimplementaplantoraiseawarenessamongstallstaffacrosstheorganisationaboutourRAPcommitments• EmailthevisionstatementfromtheRAPtoexistingstaffaswellasanynewstaffmembers• DevelopandimplementaplantoengageandinformkeyinternalstakeholdersabouttheirresponsibilitieswithinourRAP• TalkwithcurrentstaffmembersaboutthewaystheywillcontributetoourRAP.

4.DemonstratemarketingandcommunicationofReconciliationandourRAP

ExecutiveDirector,DeputyExecutiveDirector,MarketingandCommunicationsCoordinatorand Program Manager

October2017January2018February2018June2018June2018

June2018July2018

August2018

• AskCCCstaffandmemberstosharetheirexperiencesofreconciliationinourCCCcommunications(printedandonline)• RaiseexternalawarenessofourRAPthroughvariouschannelsi.e.invitingourmemberstoparticipateinourRAP• Provideleadershipinthereconciliationspaceforeducationandcareservices• InviteeducationandCareservicestoparticipateinreconciliationevents• Facilitategroupconversationsthroughoursphereofinfluenceforreconciliationconversationsleadingtowards

developingaRAPforeducationandcareservices• InvestigatestoriesbehindanyAboriginalartworkthatwedisplayinourregionofficesorsharedspaces• EnsuretheintentanddeliverablesofCCC’scommitmenttoReconciliationisvisibletoourstakeholdersandinour

workenvironments• EnsurethatCCC’scommitmenttoreconciliationiswovenconsistentlyandrespectfullythroughoutallareasofthe

organisation’soperations.

5.InvestigateAboriginalandTorresStrait Islander cultural learning and development

RAPConvenor,DeputyExecutiveDirectorandMarketingandCommunicationsCoordinator

December2017

December2017

October2017

• IncreaseawarenessofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercultures,historiesandachievementsbyfeaturingAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercontentinourmediaandpublications

• ConnectandbuildrelationshipswithlocalAboriginalheritagegroupstofindoutmoreaboutthelandsourregionalandmetropolitanofficesstanduponwiththeintentionofacknowledgingandincludingtheTraditionalOwnersofthelandonwhichweworkandincorporatelocalKoorielanguageinourbusinessandphysicalenvironments

• Provideopportunitiesforstafftocontributetheirculturalknowledgethroughserviceprovision13

Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

6.InvestigateAboriginalandTorresStrait Islander cultural learning and development(continued)

RAPConvenor,DeputyExecutiveDirectorandMarketingandCommunicationsCoordinator

December2017

December2017March2018

• Capturedataandmeasureourstaff’scurrentlevelofknowledgeandunderstandingofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercultures,historiesandachievements

• Conductareviewofculturalawarenesstrainingneedswithinourorganisation• Researchandpromoteprofessionallearningopportunitiesforeducationandcareservicesonreconciliationand

culturalawareness.

7.ParticipateinandcelebrateNAIDOCWeek

RAPConvenorandExecutiveDirector

June2018

June2018July2018

• RaiseawarenessaboutNAIDOCWeekinternallyandinoursphereofinfluence.ShareinformationamongstourstaffaboutthemeaningofNAIDOCWeek,includinginformationaboutlocalAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesandcommunities

• IntroduceourstafftoNAIDOCWeekbypromotingcommunityeventsinthelocalareaswhereweworkandlive• OurRAPWPGwillparticipateinanexternalNAIDOCWeekevent.

8.RaiseinternalunderstandingofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercultural protocols

ExecutiveDirector,WebsiteManager,MarketingandCommunicationsCoordinator,DeputyExecutiveDirectorandProgram Manager

January2018January2018January2018

February2018February2018

• Promote Welcome to Countryappformobiles• RaiseawarenessoftheVictorianAboriginallanguagegroups• Developandimplementaplantoraiseawarenessandunderstandingofthemeaningandsignificancebehind

AcknowledgementofCountryandWelcometoCountryprotocols(includinganylocalculturalprotocols)• Encouragestaff/WPGtoreadandresourceVAEAIKoorieEducationalCalendar2018• AcknowledgesignificantAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderdates,includingInvasionDay/SurvivalDay,SorryDay,

MaboWeek,andNationalAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderChildren’sDay,ontheCCCwebsiteandFacebookpage.

Respect

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Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

9.Demonstraterespectfulactionsrelatedtoourcorebusinessandvisionforreconciliation

RAPConvenor,MarketingandCommunicationsCoordinatorandExecutiveDirector

October2017

October2017

December2017December2017October2017November2017January2018February2018January2018

• ProvidelanguageforanacknowledgementslideforallCCCandVIAPowerPointpresentations

• EnsuretheconsistentwordingofAcknowledgementofCountryacrossstaffemailsignatures–alsotoaddtoPowerPointpresentations

• Encouragecommitmentbehindourintendedinitiatives• ProcureanacknowledgementplaqueforCCCofficespaceandregionaloffices• RatifywordingforAcknowledgementofCountryonemailsignatures• HighlightKoorieeducators’inspiringstoriesofpracticeineducationandcareservices• DraftandaddAcknowledgementofCountryonpromotionalflyers• DraftandaddAcknowledgementofCountrytowebsiteandpublications• OfferstaffaplanningpageontheSinternaldriveforsuggestionsofhowwecould

celebrate/acknowledgeimportantandsignificantAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderevents.

10.IdentifyandinvestigateopportunitiesforAboriginalandTorres Strait Islander employment

ExecutiveDirectorandProgram Manager

December2017

February2018April2018April2018November2018

• HRtodevelopachecklistforadvertisingvacancies/newpositionsforinternalusethatincludeAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderemploymentagencieswhichwouldencourageAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplestoapply

• ExploreopportunitiestosupportAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderstaff,membersorcontractorstoleadprojectsforCCC• DevelopabusinesscaseforAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderemploymentwithinourorganisation• ResearchBusinessAustraliaandBusinessCouncilofAustraliaforassistanceinthisarea• DirectemploymentvacanciestoAboriginalemploymentagencies.

Opportunities

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Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

11.InvestigateAboriginalandTorresStrait Islander suppliers

ExecutiveDirectorandProgram Manager

July2018

July2018

July2018

July2018

• DevelopanunderstandingofthemutualbenefitsofprocurementfromAboriginalandTorresStraitIslander-ownedbusinesses

• DevelopabusinesscaseforprocurementfromAboriginalandTorresStraitIslander-ownedbusinesses

• SupporteducationandcareservicestoprocuregoodsandservicesfromAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderownedbusinesses

• ShareknowledgeofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderownedbusinessesandanyprotocolstobeobservedwitheducationandcareservices.

12.Demonstrateourmarketingandcommunicationstoexpandopportunities,actionsrelatedtoourcorebusinessandvisionforreconciliation

ExecutiveDirectorandMarketingandCommunicationsCoordinator

November2017November2017

January2018January2018

February2018

March2018

August2018

• ProposeabudgetforartworkforfutureRAPs,internalCCCprofessionallearningorothercontingencies• ImplementaregularreportingmechanismtoadviseboardandstaffofprogressinthedeliveryofRAPoutcomes

includinganagendaitematallstaff,leadershipandserviceprovisionmeetings• DefineongoingimplementationandmonitoringplanforfutureRAPs• Encouragecommitmentbehindourintendedinitiativesbyinformingandinvitingourstakeholderstocontributeto

ourvisionofreconciliation• DirecteducatorswhenworkingwitheducationandcareservicestoAboriginalorganisationsforfurthersupportand

culturalawareness.Thisprovidesagenciestoconnectwithlocalservicestosupportchildrenandfamilies• InvestigateemploymentpathwayforalocalAboriginalgraphicartistfordesigningartworkforCCCandpublications,

website,etc.WecommitthatAboriginalartandsymbolswouldonlybeusedfollowingappropriateconsultationandwherepermissionhasbeengrantedbytheartistforuse,replicationanddistributionofartwork

• Monitorwhen,whereandhowoftenwepublishAboriginalandTorresStraitIslander-relatedcontent(bothonlineandinprint).AimistoensurethatweareprovidingopportunitiestoshareknowledgeandhighlightAboriginalcontentconsistently.

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Our page design has been influenced by the silver wattle, a rapidly growing, hardy tree

that provides an excellent habitat for many species. Seasonal changes in the plant’s

development are read as indicators of change; this document will be our indicator of

change throughout our journey towards reconciliation.

Action Responsibility(Jobtitle) Timeline(Month/Year) Deliverable

13.BuildsupportforourRAP ExecutiveDirectorandRAPConvenor

January2018February2018February2018September2018

• Definesystemsandcapabilityneedstotrack,measureandreportonRAPactivities• DefineresourceneedsforRAPdevelopmentandimplementation• ConsiderandreviewhowstaffandmembersfromregionalVictoriacancontributetofutureRAPs• CompletetheannualRAPImpactMeasurementQuestionnaireandsubmittoReconciliationAustralia.

14.ReviewandRefreshourRAP RAPConvenorandExecutiveDirector

April2018July2018September2018

• LiaisewithReconciliationAustraliatodevelopanewRAPbasedonlearnings,challengesandachievements• SubmitdraftRAPtoReconciliationAustraliaforreview• SubmitdraftRAPtoReconciliationAustraliaforformalendorsement.

Tracking and progress

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Contact detailsName:MarliTraillPosition:ProfessionalSupportConsultantPhone:(03)94863455Email:mtraill@cccinc.org.au

CommunityChildCareAssociationABN90494504678RegA0030026FPOBox1730PrestonSouth,VIC3072(03)94863455www.cccinc.org.au