259 Kildare Road, Doonside NSW 2767 02 8613 5061
YANALA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE
Our Rooms
Learning Through Culture
Wallaby Room (0–2 years)
A soft, nurturing space where our youngest jarjums are cared for through responsive relationships, sensory play and a strong sense of belonging.
Emu Room (3–5 years)
A dynamic, school-readiness environment that weaves together storytelling, structured learning, outdoor exploration and cultural identity.
Cultural Learning Happens Daily
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Yarning circles
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Language and song
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Traditional art and dance
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Bush tucker gardens
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Connection to Elders and Country
Why Yanala?
We’re more than a childcare service. We’re a community-led, culturally safe space where jarjums are known, loved, and lifted.
Key Strengths:
✅ Aboriginal community-controlled
✅ Deep cultural learning and identity building
✅ Qualified, caring and consistent educators
✅ Trauma-informed and inclusive approach
✅ Nutritious meals every day
✅ Nature play and safe outdoor spaces
✅ Support for families, referrals and school transitions
Family Hub
Coming Soon
Keeping you informed, supported and connected.
📅 Centre Calendar
🍽 Seasonal Menu
🍲 Recipes
📸 Photo Gallery
🪃 Community Connection
🤝 Family Support & Referrals
📄 Policies & Forms
🗂️ Resources
Our Elder in Residence
Each term, Yanala welcomes a volunteer Elder in Residence to support our jarjums' cultural learning and connection.
Our Elders hold a current Working With Children Check and work closely with each class to share cultural knowledge, stories, language, and community values in a safe and meaningful way.
This initiative helps strengthen identity, belonging and intergenerational connection, keeping culture strong for our little ones.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SRAC acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and we recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea, Culture and our Communities. We pay our respect to our Elders past and present and to our future leaders.
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