The Boori Milumba model
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific service-led intensive Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) model
This report describes Boori Milumba, an Australian model of early years education and care which has been co-developed with, by and for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), and with project partners, to meet the cultural, learning and development, strengths and needs of Aboriginal infants and toddlers living with significant family stress and social hardship.
The research and theories that provide a foundation for the co-developed model, and the reasoning for the inclusion of key elements and how they will be implemented are detailed within this report.
This document draws on the professional and lived experience of project partners, and we extend our gratitude to all individuals and groups involved. We would like to specifically recognise and acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose invaluable contributions have shaped this resource. In particular, the cultural authority of SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the remarkable leadership of Cullunghutti Child and Family Centre Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), service staff and families whose expertise, insights and efforts have played a pivotal role in this project.
The co-development partners include Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, Parkville Institute and Social Ventures Australia.
