By Justin Flynn
The Geelong and Bellarine Peer Action Group has partnered with a local kindergarten to deliver a series of educational sessions promoting community inclusion and the value of diversity.
The sessions are delivered by people with a disability and a $1900 grant from the City of Greater Geelong’s Community Investment and Support Fund made it happen.
Town and Country Children’s Centre Kindergarten in Highton hosted the sessions on Wednesday.
The early education program, in which self-advocates share their personal stories, create conversation, invite questions, and change community perceptions in a fun, friendly atmosphere, delivered through conventional learning materials, games, music and puppetry.
An emphasis is placed on creating an inclusive community where everyone feels respected, and we celebrate what makes us unique.
“The students warmly welcomed us and showed a strong interest in learning about us and our favourite things,” team leader Jana Hand said.
“In our next session, we are look forward to speaking about ways to make all people feel accepted, valued, and included.”
The initiative will extend to other kindergartens in the area.
