KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together.
In 2023, the reach and impact of our services were significant.
Our Family
11,316 children 10,571 families
experienced the KU Difference.
128 services
provided early education and care services directly to children and families.
2,165 staff
helped us make the KU Difference, including 32 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
3,553 members
formed the foundational basis of KU’s constitutional and governance status.
Our Impact
689
families increased their child’s engagement with the community through KU Family Programs.
794,204
dollars invested by KU, of its own funds, in socially impactful programs.
778
children with additional needs were included in KU services assisted by KU’s Education Support Team.
12,212
hours of early intervention and allied health services delivered.
489
children from refugee and new migrant families were welcomed to Australia through early childhood education in KU’s Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) services.
9,603
early childhood education services were supported by KU Inclusion Agency staff.
23
research projects that KU participated in.
267
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children accessed early childhood education through KU services.
70,751
dollars raised by the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation.
7
early childhood education University and TAFE students supported through KU’s student awards and professional learning sponsorships.
5,825
educators and support staff furthered their professional development through KU’s learning and development programs.
320
learning and development sessions were delivered for educators and staff nationally.
Our Alumni
We encourage KU Alumni to stay connected with KU, always.
Connect or reconnect with the KU Alumni family to receive occasional updates and information about special KU initiatives and anniversary events, KU Alumni stories and benefits and the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation.
KU's Alumni Program is open to KU past children, families, staff, Life Members and Board and Committee members.