FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND FUN WHERE CHILDREN COME FIRST The Gold Coast and Northern NSW Community Centres are there to provide an environment that fosters friendly, supportive relationships and where children and their families feel welcomed and included in the daily program. To acknowledge, respect and utilise the individual interests and strengths of children, families and staff and ensure that there is a genuine feeling of inclusion or those within our community. Children learn about themselves and their world when they are encouraged to exercise choice and self-direction and as they explore language, relationships and concept development. I t is our aim to constantly strive to provide the most effective and enjoyable learning environment where children emerge with the confidence to move forward into their community with confidence and a strong sense of self.