Child Australia is excited to reveal the successful recipients of the third round of the Supporting Children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) WA Grants Program!
Once again, in partnership with the WA Government, we have coordinated this grants process to distribute funds under the Preschool Reform Agreement.
The Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA), a joint initiative by the Australian Government, states and territories, remains dedicated to ensuring all children have access to high-quality early education. A cornerstone of the PRA is the fair and equitable allocation of funding across various settings, with a strong focus on preschool programs within the ECEC sector.
This third round of the Grants Program continues to uphold its commitment to ensuring universal access to affordable and high-quality preschool education for all children, with a particular focus on overcoming barriers and reducing disparities in access to quality early learning.
Building on the objectives of the PRA, this round also targets improved preschool participation and outcomes among specific groups of children. These include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, those living in regional and remote communities, children experiencing significant disadvantages, children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and children in the care of the Department of Communities. The program is dedicated to addressing the distinct challenges each group faces, striving for a more inclusive and equitable preschool experience.
Ms. Tina Holtom, CEO of Child Australia, reflected on the success of the second round,
“We are proud to support the WA Government in distributing just under $3 million to the ECEC sector.We extend our congratulations to the successful organisations and commend their dedication to supporting high quality nurturing experiences for children as they transition from ECEC to formal school.
With approximately 7,500 children benefitting from this funding, the impact will be far-reaching, providing vital resources and support to ensure they are equipped for a seamless transition to school.
These initiatives will enhance early learning environments and foster positive developmental outcomes, laying the foundation for lifelong success and wellbeing.”
The successful grant recipients for round three are:
- Austin Cove Early Learning
- Aussie Early Learning Bibra Lake
- Aussie Early Learning Kelmscott
- Bambi Early Education
- Bilingual by Five Canning Vale
- Brockman House INC
- Bluebird Childcare Margaret River
- Bluebird Clydebank
- Climb Pre-Kindergarten
- Craigie Early Learning Centre
- Coastal Kids Care
- College Community Childcare Centre
- Collie Early Education
- Denmark Occasional Daycare Centre
- Djinda Dreaming Armadale
- Djinda Dreaming Leda
- Djinda Dreaming Morley
- Djinda Dreaming Quinns Rocks
- Ewin Early Learning Centre
- Goodstart Early Learning
- Gnowangerup Family Support Association Inc
- Insight Early Learning Joondalup Pty Ltd
- Insight Early Learning Kelmscott Pty Ltd
- Insight Early Learning Port Coogee Pty Ltd
- Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Lakelands
- Leinster Community Daycare
- Lingalonga Early Years Learning Centre INC
- Little Nuggets Early Learning Centre
- Magic Cottage Childcare Centre Moora
- Meerilinga Children & Community Services
- Montessori Early Learning and Care Centres
- Nature’s Atelier
- New Horizons OSHC Pty Ltd
- Newman Daycare Centre
- Ngala Children’s Services
- One Tree Community Service Inc
- Port Early Learning Centre
- Rainbow Child Care Centre
- Riverlinks Child Care and Community Centre
- Ruth Landau Harp Early Learning
- Regional Early Education and Development Inc.
- Rose Nowers Early Learning Centre
- School Mates OSHC
- Stride Early Learning
- Shire of Kulin
- Tiny Kingdom Early Learning Centre Yanchep
- The Gowrie (WA) Inc.
- The Y WA
- Tribe Early Learning
- Treloar Child Care Centre Inc.
- Vale Village Childcare
- Wirrabirra Childcare & Early Learning Centre
