Early Learning Program

The Kalwun Early Learning Program is a free, stand-alone school readiness program based on the Early Years Learning Framework.

The program provides:

  • a warm, nurturing and safe environment that encourages the development of the whole child
  • a smooth transition into prep
  • the strengthening of cultural identity
  • qualified, experienced and caring staff to meet the needs of the individual child
  • a variety of experiences that are designed to promote and extend the child's development
  • a strong focus on planning experiences that are based on children’s current interests and strengths
  • a support network for families.

Where

The service is based at three locations:

  • Kalwun Child, Youth and Family Services - Burleigh, 14 Kortum Dr, Burleigh Heads (Currently relocated as of February 2025) - contact Cindy Brooks, Early Learning Program Manager on 0447 205 717 for more information 
  • Kalwun Child, Youth and Family Services - Coomera, 9 Jowett Street, Coomera
  • Currumbin State School, 6 Philip St, Currumbin

When

The Kalwun Early Learning Program operates from 9.30am until 2.30pm during school terms. 

What you will need

  • Small backpack
  • Lunch box
  • Two pieces of fruit per day (morning and afternoon tea)
  • Nutritious lunch
  • One set of spare clothes (labelled)
  • Wide-brimmed hat (labelled)
  • Safe, comfortable shoes that are fully closed

Eligibility

The Early Learning Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 3–5 years.

Accessing the service

Early registration is essential to secure your child's place in the Early Learning Program. contact the Kalwun Child, Youth and Family Services team on (07) 5520 8600 to register your interest or simply fill out and submit the form below.

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Kalwun Development Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands upon which we work – the Kombumerri, Bullongin, Wanggeriburra, Birinburra, Mununjali and Minjungbal peoples and the wider Yugambeh language speaking group. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging.

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