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Merri-bek Early Years: Family Handbook 2026

Merri-bek Early Years: Family Handbook 2026

Merri-bek Early Years: Family Handbook 2026

A warm, practical handbook welcoming families into the kindergarten and early years program.

A warm, practical handbook welcoming families into the kindergarten and early years program.

PROBLEM

PROBLEM

Text-heavy handbook went unread

Text-heavy handbook went unread

CATEGORIES

CATEGORIES

THE CHALLENGE

MEYM needed a single family-facing handbook that pulled enrolment information, programs, policies, and contacts into one document families would actually keep.

OUR APPROACH

01

Friendly editorial tone

We worked with the team to break dense policy content into short, scannable sections written for parents and carers.

01

Friendly editorial tone

We worked with the team to break dense policy content into short, scannable sections written for parents and carers.

02

Soft, child-led visual language

Illustrated motifs, generous spacing, and warm colour give the document an inviting feel without losing clarity.

02

Soft, child-led visual language

Illustrated motifs, generous spacing, and warm colour give the document an inviting feel without losing clarity.

03

Practical reference design

Tabbed sections, clear icons, and a contents page make it easy to find a specific policy or detail mid-year.

03

Practical reference design

Tabbed sections, clear icons, and a contents page make it easy to find a specific policy or detail mid-year.

THE SOLUTION

A handbook that introduces the service well in week one and keeps earning its place on the kitchen bench through the year.

RESULTS

A welcoming reference families pick up beyond week one, structured so educators can update sections each intake.

2026

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