The LYAP is based at Wallaga Lake and has been successfully operating for 18 years. Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council is the land owner.
LYAP has been run by a volunteer management committee for 18 years. During this time the committee has been supported by Preschool Director Lea Sutherland, Teachers Assistant and support workers.
LYAP provides early education to children aged 2 to 6 years in a cultural setting.
The preschool has a specific building which houses the early education program which contains a main activity room, kitchen, laundry, toilets, storeroom, office and meeting room. It has a large play ground with equipment, shade area and under cover play space.
The aim of the preschool is to provide
- A culturally appropriate and local venue for the delivery of a range of early educational programes as well as providing additional services such as out of school activities and vacation programmes
- Establishment of collaborative relationships/partnerships with the community as well as key child and family services
- Increased level of education and well-being of children
- Supports timely access to early intervention and family support networks & services
- An enhanced capacity to identify community needs
Little Yuin Aboriginal Preschool
PO BOX 2185
Central Tilba NSW 2546
Phone: 02 44737396
Fax: 02 44737810
Email: littleyuin1(at)bigpond.com
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