State and territory news
ACT
Applications are open for the Future of Education Equity Fund. The support includes a one-off, annual payment to low-income families to help cover the costs of education expenses such as school uniforms, school excursions, sport equipment and activities and music lessons. Apply now.
Canberra's first AEIOU early intervention centre to support children with autism celebrated its official inauguration. The centre currently has capacity to provide specialised care and therapies for up to 40 children with autism, aged two to six years. Read more.
NSW
The Aboriginal early childhood program, Getting on Track in Time, has received a $2.7 million financial boost to continue its highly successful work. Details here.
To reward and retain excellent teachers in NSW, Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon Sarah Mitchell, considers plans to introduce new and higher paid roles for outstanding teachers. Learn more.
The NSW Government has committed to 25,000 fee-free training places to strengthen the pipeline of skilled and job-ready early childhood educators for the ECEC sector. Details here.
SA
The SA Government, in partnership with the Caring Futures Institute (CFI) of Flinders University and Playgroup SA, is trialing two 18-month pilot programs to expand the reach of free child development checks. Read more.
VIC
RMIT is hosting a free interactive exhibition titled Children's Sensorium: Art, play and mindfulness for a post-pandemic recovery. The exhibition connects children to the local Kulin Country and introduces strategies and techniques that support emotional resilience and wellbeing. Details here.
WA
The West Australian Government has introduced significant changes to the Working with Children Checks to strengthen legislation and better protect children from potential harm. Learn more.
