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Information for Families

Essential information about our guiding principles, code of conduct handbook and transition to school program.

Code of Conduct Handbook

This Education and Care Code of Conduct Handbook clarifies standards of behaviour that are expected from educators, parents, families and children of Cumberland City Council’s Education and Care services.

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Our Fees and Charges

Fees and charges for all of our programs are adopted annually by Council each financial year.

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Guiding Principles for our Education and Care Services

The Guiding Principles have been developed in consultation with our Education and Care's Children, Youth and Families Management Team, staff and families.

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Start Strong Fee Relief

If your child turns 4 years old on or before 31 July 2025 and is enrolled in a preschool program at one of Council's long day care services, you will receive up to $2,174 in additional fee relief.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.