COUNCIL
The City of Port Phillip (COPP) plays an active lead role in early year’s services. Council’s commitment is evident by the role they undertake as provider, planner and advocate of Early Years services.
COPP has developed a Municipal Early Years plan to provide the framework for a whole of Council and community approach to planning and service delivery for families with children.
Creating a Child Friendly Port Phillip – Our Vision
“Port Phillip, a city where childhood is honoured and all children are cherished and supported as active citizens with a voice of their own, secure in their identity and culture; where they are able to play, learn and contribute to their environments, surrounded by nurturing adults and supportive communities”.
Creating a Child Friendly Port Phillip. Framework for Action 2005 – 2009
Poet Grove Family & Children’s Centre responds to the COPP community Hubs policy that aims to improve opportunities for social cohesion and well-being and to maximise engagement and functionality of community facilities.
The City of Port Phillip provides a wide range of services to support parents and carers who are raising children including:
- Maternal & Child Health
- Centre Based Long Day Care
- Homebased Care
- Respite Care
- Vacation Care
- Family Support