We know that approaching equality and gender equity in early years settings isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve worked with educators, experts and families to create the Gender Equity Resource Kit. It has everything you need to embed gender equity and equality in your centre, play group or home care. Our kit will save you hours of time and money, while giving you the confidence to be part of equality from the start.

1. Confidence in comprehensive:

The Gender Equity Resource Kit is a comprehensive solution to addressing the topic of equality, unravelling rigid gender roles and stereotypes as well discussing respectful relationships in your early years setting. The kit contains evidence-based, purposeful tools, templates and guides.  

What’s inside: 

• A comprehensive handbook that offers guidance on implementation 
• Lesson plans, materials and activities (including books and games) 
• Ready to use communication plan  and fact sheets to share with parents and carers 
• Posters to display throughout the early years environment
• Policy and audit tools for creating inclusive environments  

2. Age appropriate, always: 

When we talked with educators and care givers about gender equity and equality, we heard that there was an appetite to be part of the solution, but barriers in making the content age appropriate. That’s our speciality! We are social workers, health and human services specialists and primary prevention experts. We’ve worked alongside educators, children and families to ensure that our resources and activities are impactful and age appropriate. 

3. Be part of equality, from the start: 

Why should you approach gender equity in early years? Research and evidence suggests that we can achieve equality when children learn and grow in environments free from rigid gender roles and harmful stereotypes. When we encourage respectful relationships in early years, children are less likely to be the offender or victim of gender-based violence. Being part of the solution is everyone’s responsibility

4. Part of our community: 

We are here to support you.

Become part of the Level Playground community. Parents, families, educators, schools, sporting groups and carers – changing the world together. Get access to our suite of resources or join workshops and webinars. Feel supported at every stage.  

This resource aligns with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia.