Early Education Program Education Support

Location Profile

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children is a bilingual specialist school dedicated to educating deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging environment. Located on expansive grounds in Sunshine North, the school recently underwent a $10 million upgrade through the Victorian School Building Authority, enhancing its facilities to support high-quality learning.

We have high expectations for all students to achieve their full potential. Our teaching is differentiated and guided by a commitment to excellence, with communication supported through both spoken English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Our diverse and dedicated team includes:

• 13 teachers, including a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader.
• 12 Educational Support staff, including a Speech Pathologist and NDIS Navigator.
• A Leadership Team comprising the Principal, Assistant Principal, two Learning Specialists.

Our staff includes Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing professionals who work collaboratively to create a warm and inclusive workplace culture.

Programs and Curriculum

• We offer both a Primary School Program and an Early Education Program for 3- and 4-year-old children.
• With a current enrolment of 67 students, we serve families across Melbourne's northern and western suburbs, as well as rural fringe areas.
• Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Victorian Curriculum, supporting students working at Foundation to Year 10 levels, as well as Levels A-D Towards Foundation.

Staff actively participate in Professional Learning …