- Over $1 million in grant funding awarded to the WA Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector through Child Australia
- 16 organisations awarded grants to boost quality and access to kindergarten programs State-wide
- More than 5,700 children across WA to benefit from funding boost
Grant funding of more than $1 million has been awarded to Western Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector through the Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA).
The PRA is a collaborative effort between the Australian Government and States and Territories aimed at strengthening preschool education and better supporting children as they prepare for their first year of school.
A total of 16 organisations have received funding through the Supporting Children in ECEC WA grants program, administered and part funded by Child Australia for projects and initiatives that facilitate children’s early learning and development and support their transition to school.
The grants program provides PRA funding of between $20,000 to $100,000 for registered Providers with a Service Approval that offer preschool programs in line with the objectives of the Preschool Reform Agreement.
Preschool in Western Australia, most commonly known as kindergarten, provides an invaluable foundation to children in the year prior to full-time school.
For more information, visit https://www.childaustralia.org.au/ececgrants
As stated by Early Childhood Education Minister Sabine Winton:
“Investing in the early years of children’s education is integral to setting them up for future success.
“Collaboration between State and Federal Governments continues to ensure kindergarten attendance is encouraged and supported across the State.
“These grants delivered through Early Childhood Australia aim to improve the accessibility, quality, and outcomes of kindergarten for Western Australian children.”
As stated by Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
“These grants will help recipients deliver quality preschool programs that give children the best possible start to their learning journey.
“Our Government is focused on ensuring students across Western Australia, including those preparing to start school, receive access to education programs that encourage lifelong learning.”
