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Multicultural Resource Centre 

Borrowing from the Multicultural Resource Centre (MRC) is limited to current fkaCS members only, and can be done by:

  • Browsing our Online Catalogue;
  • Visiting the MRC between 9:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday or Friday (by appointment)
  • Calling us on 03 9428 4471 to discuss resources best suited to your needs.
  • Completing the MRC Order Form and emailing it to library@fka.org.au.

The primary goal of the fkaCS MRC is to provide resources to support members in the provision of culturally respectful service delivery and curriculum design, in line with the Education and Care National Quality Framework.

The MRC serves a membership with a broad range of knowledge and qualifications spanning education and care services across the early and middle years. The collection includes professional and children's resources thereby providing multiple entry points for the educator or service to access and engage with the collection.

Resources include:

  • Children’s fiction and non-fiction in over 75 languages
  • Story Bags
  • Dramatic play resources
  • Music and story CDs and DVDs
  • Percussion musical instruments
  • + so much more

Delivery, Pick-up and Returns

Education and Care Services and Other Organisation Members receive resource packs (up to 5kg) delivered free of charge once a year. Alternatively, completed orders can be picked up from fkaCS.

Just let us know if you prefer pick-up when you submit your order and we'll notify you via phone or email once ready for collection.

Please return items by drop-off, or mail to:

fka Children's Services
PO Box 14
Abbotsford VIC 3067

 

Accessibility

fkaCS can be accessed by a short walk from Collingwood Train Station, and various bus routes along Hoddle St.

Guest parking spaces are available in front of the fkaCS office, and in the reserved parking bay on the left hand side of our driveway entrance.

The Multicultural Resource Centre is located on the ground floor and can be accessed through the front door. Feel free to call us to discuss your access needs.