Federal Member for Durack, the Hon Melissa Price MP, encourages Child Care Subsidy approved providers across the Durack electorate to apply for funding as part of the Community Child Care Fund – Establishing Child Care in Limited Supply Areas. This is a federal funding round facilitated by the Department Education.
“I am strongly of the opinion that we need to encourage and promote regional living, which obviously requires having childcare options available for local residents. I believe this funding round will help our regional towns to flourish, socially and economically. Families will enjoy increased childcare options, allowing them to participate in the work, social and physical activities they may have been unable to do because of the lack of childcare in their area” Melissa Price said.
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:
· establish new early childhood services in communities experiencing disadvantage in regional or remote areas, where there is a gap in the supply of approved services.
· support newly established services in communities experiencing disadvantage in regional and remote areas, to operate sustainably, engage local workforce, and address community level barriers to participation in early childhood education.
· increase the number of children from communities experiencing disadvantage in regional and remote areas accessing early childhood education.
· increase the availability of approved ECEC in communities experiencing disadvantage in regional and remote areas, with high unmet demand through capital works projects.
“By investing in child care centres in regional areas, communities can support families, promote child development, and create a brighter future for their children and the broader community.” Ms Price said.
Applications for this funding round close Thursday 1 June 2023.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the Grant Connect website
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Media Contact:
Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au