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IPSP Grant Applications

27 January 2012

Grant Applications are being accepted to deliver the Inclusion and Professional Support Program in 2013-2016. Two addendums have been published, along with the IPSP information session presentation and new ISA Region Localities. Refer to the Grant Applications page for more information.

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Early Childhood Workforce

1 December 2011

The Government has released an interim response to the Productivity Commission's report into the Early Childhood Development Workforce.

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Early Childhood Education

9 November 2011

The National Partnership Agreement on Early Childhood Education state and territory annual reports are now available.

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Launch of ‘On my first day’

30 January 2012

A guide to starting school written by ACT Kindergarten and Year 1 students.

Allocation of Occasional Care and In Home Care places

28 January 2012

Existing and prospective Occasional Care and In Home Care services can now apply for places.

Child Care Update

Child Care Update

9 January 2012

The newest edition of the Government’s Child Care Update publication is available now.  This publication contains data for approved child care services for the March quarter 2011.

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RPL Initiative for Early Childhood Educators

16 December 2011

The new RPL Assessment Grant program guidelines are now available, along with a number of FAQ and Fact Sheets. DEEWR is also inviting applications from existing RPL assessors to become DEEWR Registered RPL Assessors.

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Child Care for Families

Child Care for Families

17 June 2009

Important information about child care for families.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

17 June 2009

Links to a range of important early childhood education initiatives.

MyChild website

mychild.gov.au


The MyChild website provides information to families about Australian Government early learning and care initiatives and other issues that affect children.

Indigenous Early Childhood

Indigenous Early Childhood


Indigenous children and their families have a unique culture and the Australian Government is committed to improving access to integrated, inclusive services that are relevant to their lives. We know there are significant differences in life experiences and outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Closing these gaps is a priority for the Australian Government.