Several evidence-based strategies early educators can enact to support children and families in economic hardship. Adopting flexible models for attendance, including casual and sessional enrolments, can help cater to the irregular working hours most parents of low income have (Torii & Fox, 2020). Nutrition programs in early learning Embedding financial literacy within play-based learning opportunities, for example, through role-play shop or cooking activities, helps children learn basic numeracy and money-handling skills toward economic self-sufficiency in the future (Goldfeld et al., 2018). Finally, working together with social services to put in place clear referral pathways to housing assistance, counselling, and employment programs addresses the broader social determinants of children’s wellbeing (Mission Australia, 2023). environments allied with food banks or community kitchens will assure children have access to healthy meals that promote growth and concentration (Foodbank Australia, 2023). Establishing strong, respectful relationships with families using strength-based approaches gives educators the basis to recognise parental resilience while bolstering parental engagement in their children's learning (Department of Education, 2022).