Reflections

A mother was referred to the Hive Early Learning Linker (ELL) facing barriers of paperwork and a preschool bond, preventing the child from enrolling in the centre. The mother speaks English as a second language and was overwhelmed by the complicated process. She presented other concerns to the ELL about housing, financial stress, lack of…

The Hive’s Collective Impact approach in the suburb of Willmot brought together multiple services and workers from government & non-government organisations, the local school & childcare, and residents to learn how to respond to the needs and aspirations of the community to break the entrenched disadvantage and work differently for change. The Collective listened to…

A mother attended a community sporting activity with her 5-year-old son. She mentioned to The Hive staff that she had concerns about her son’s development and wanted help as he was starting school next year. The Hive’s Child Health Linker (CHL) met the mother and child, and it was evident the child had severe developmental…

Members of the Together in Willmot Collective gathered to address the rising issue of children starting school and childcare with undiagnosed disabilities. Parents expressed difficulties to access a paediatrician with barriers including transport, financial cost, fear of services, lack of awareness of the role of paediatricians, and how to access a referral. Different organisations had…