Incursions & Excursions

At Oz Education Early Learning Centres, we believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore, experience and connect with the world around them. Our incursions and excursions are thoughtfully included as part of our early learning programs to enhance children’s understanding, confidence and curiosity through meaningful, hands‑on experiences.

These experiences extend learning beyond the classroom while remaining closely aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Whether learning within the safety of the centre or exploring the local community, children are supported to discover new interests, build social skills and develop a strong sense of belonging.

Our incursions invite trusted external providers into our centres, offering children the chance to experience new ideas and skills within a familiar, comfortable environment. These sessions are carefully chosen to complement our curriculum and support children’s learning in engaging, age‑appropriate ways.

Incursions may include:

• Music, dance and movement programs that encourage creativity and expression
• Animal and nature experiences that spark curiosity and care for the environment
• Cultural, creative and interactive performances
• Science, sustainability and wellbeing experiences led by specialists

By learning in a space where children feel secure, incursions help build confidence while introducing new concepts in a fun and accessible way.

Excursions provide valuable opportunities for children to interact with their local community and apply learning in real‑life contexts. These outings support independence, social awareness and problem‑solving, helping children feel confident navigating environments outside the classroom.

Excursions may include visits to:

• Local parks and natural environments
• Libraries and community hubs
• Neighbourhood landmarks and services

Through these experiences, children build a deeper understanding of their community while strengthening communication, cooperation and observation skills.

Your child’s safety and wellbeing are our highest priority. All incursions and excursions are carefully planned, risk‑assessed and supervised in line with regulatory requirements.

Families can feel confident knowing that we ensure:

• Appropriate educator‑to‑child ratios at all times
• Clear supervision and risk‑management procedures
• Advance communication and written permissions
• Full compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards

You’ll always be informed ahead of time, so you feel connected and reassured every step of the way.