Melton council’s Imagination Magic program has been nominated for an award at the Victorian Early Years Awards 2023.
Now in their 18th year, the awards celebrate the ongoing contribution of the early childhood sector in delivering services for children to learn and thrive and for families to get key support they may need.
The Imagination Magic program is one of three finalists nominated in the Supporting
Parents to Build their Capacity and Confidence category.
Imagination Magic is a monthly performing arts and literacy program for babies, toddlers
and pre-school children, along with their parents and caregivers.
The program was developed to support vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the
community, predominantly culturally and linguistically diverse residents.
Imagination Magic supports the language development of children through a creative,
stimulating experience filled with music and movement and includes multicultural and
indigenous performances.
Melton mayor Lara Carli said council is thrilled that its innovative Imagination Magic program is a finalist.
“Imagination Magic is a free program that has supported and helped shape the lives of
nearly 17,000 children and families in our community since 2008,” she said.
‘’This nomination is recognition of the incredibly vital work Imagination Magic does to lay
the foundations that give kids and parents in our community the best chance to grow and
Thrive.’’
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt congratulated the finalists on their nominations.
“The professionalism and skill of our Early Childhood educators, teachers and leaders are a fundamental part of what makes us the Education State,” she said.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 9.
