We’re here for you

You have a right to feel safe. If you’re not, you are within your rights to reach out for support. Here are a collection of third party support services that can help you.

Call the emergency services on 000

If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, call the emergency services for support.

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Lifeline

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for men.

Families and Children

Child Protection

You should make a report to Child Protection if you have formed a reasonable belief that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parent has not or is unlikely to protect them from harm of that type.

Parentline

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is a service for young people to call anytime, for any reason.

Women's Crisis Line

DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

LGBTIAQ+ Support Services

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support Services

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Now Open in South Morang

The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten is now welcoming children for 2026.

Purpose-built for the South Morang community, our brand new centre offers free funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs in a warm, play-based environment where every child feels safe, seen, and ready to grow.

Families are welcome to complete our enquiry form to request more information or request a tour. 

Now Open in South Morang

ABOUT OUR CENTRE

Welcome to The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten

At Kids First, we believe the early years are the most important years. Our brand new, purpose-built centre has been designed with children in mind — bright, welcoming spaces that invite curiosity, creativity, and connection.

With small group sizes, your child will receive the individual attention they deserve. Our qualified educators use play-based learning to build confidence, develop social skills, and lay the foundations for a positive start to school — all within a close-knit community that genuinely feels like a second family.

Children are eligible to start kindergarten if they turn 3 or 4 by 30 April in the year they begin.

Use the virtual tours above to explore our learning spaces, or complete our enquiry form to request an in-person tour. We’ll be in touch to confirm a time that works for your family.

ABOUT OUR CENTRE

Welcome to The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten

Enrolments for 2026

Government-funded kinder is free for eligible children.

Enrolments for this service are managed through the City of Whittlesea Council (for both 3-year-old and 4-year-old kinder), and there’s no cost to apply.

  • Step 1 - Submit your application. Complete the Online Registration Form on the City of Whittlesea website and list The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten (formerly known as The Lakes South Morang College Kindergarten) as your preferred service.
  • Step 2 - Welcome email. Once we receive your application, you’ll get a welcome email from us with the next steps and a link to any additional forms we may need. 
  • Step 3 - Enrolment assessment. Our team carefully reviews applications based on priority and availability. If we need more information, we’ll be in touch
  • Step 4 - Confirmation of enrolment. Once your child’s place is confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation email - including details about their allocated group and program start date.

To enquire about enrolments or request further information, please complete this enquiry form. A member of our Early Years team will contact you to assist.

 

Download our step-by-step enrolment guide
Enrolments for 2026

Safety, Quality & Our Approach

Your child's safety and wellbeing is our highest priority — always.

The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten operates under Kids First Australia's rigorous safety and child protection policies, fully compliant with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Education and Care Services National Law. 

Every family can expect:

  • Qualified early childhood educators in every session
  • Safe, purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments
  • Clear communication with families about their child's learning and wellbeing
  • A child safe culture where every child's voice is heard and respected

Kids First Australia has been supporting children and families for over 130 years. 

Safety, Quality & Our Approach

Meet Our Lead Teacher, Gurdeep

At Kids First, our passionate lead teachers are at the heart of every kindergarten program. They create warm, inclusive environments where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore, learn and grow.

Gurdeep leads our kindergarten program with warmth, energy and a deep commitment to children’s growth. She’s passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported and excited to learn. Families describe Gurdeep as approachable, kind and dedicated — someone who truly puts children first.

Meet Our Lead Teacher, Gurdeep

2026 Kindergarten Timetable (Mixed-Age Groups)

We are a growing new centre. Session days will expand as enrolments increase — contact us to find out about upcoming availability.

Monday
Marram
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
Marram
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Our learning spaces

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"There's something really special about being part of a centre from the very beginning. We get to know every single child and family personally - and watch this little community grow together from day one."

Lead Educator

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