About Us
The Inclusion & Professional Support Program (IPSP)
The IPSP is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The IPSP aims to improve the capacity of early childhood education and care services to deliver quality services to children and families.
Professional Support Coordinator (PSC)
A Professional Support Coordinator (PSC) is contracted in each state and territory across Australia as part of this program. Gowrie SA is the Professional Support Coordinator for South Australia.
For more information on the Inclusion and Professional Support Program visit the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website
Gowrie SA
Gowrie SA has been managing the Professional Support Program since 1 January 2006. In this time we have contracted organisations and individuals to deliver professional support including training, advice, consultancy, resources, specialist equipment and bicultural support.
The range of professional development and support available from Gowrie SA as the PSC includes:
- Telephone advice and support
- Support for the new learning frameworks (Early Years Learning Framework & Framework for School Age Care)
- Support for the National Quality Framework
- Flexible training options including workshops held at your service, at Gowrie SA or online
- Resource Centre
- Bicultural Support Program
- Specialist Equipment Pool
- On-line resource collections, including fact sheets and training packages
- Learning Community Hub forums offered across SA
Gowrie SA, also known as the Lady Gowrie Child Centre Inc (Adelaide) was established in 1940 as a "model child centre". We remain committed to innovation in children's services.
Our Vision is for early childhood to reach its potential. We provide child care and kindergarten programs with an emphasis on learning through play and supportive relationships. Through our training, resource and advisory programs we use our practical experience to assist children's services to achieve continuous improvement. We demonstrate and encourage reflective and research-based practice, and assist staff to gain skills and qualifications. In all aspects of work we seek to establish professional partnerships with organisations in the broader community.
Visit our website for more details www.gowriesa.org.au
