Child care services in regional, remote and disadvantaged communities in Durack will share in more than $7 million to help improve access to care and increase workforce participation.
The Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) gives approved services critical funding that may be needed to keep them operating and increase the number of children they can care for.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the Morrison Government was committed to giving Durack families access to quality child care, regardless of where they live with 43 successful Durack recipients in the latest round of the Community Child Care Fund grants.
“In some remote areas, there may only be one or two childcare services operating and it is critical we keep these open so families can access the care they need,” Ms Price said.
“While staff shortages and accommodation continue to be issues in parts of Durack impacting on place availability, the Morrison Government stays focused on funding facilities so more families in a regional or disadvantaged area can access care if they choose. It will also help achieve our Closing the Gap targets by increasing participation of Indigenous children in early childhood education,” she said.
The Morrison Government has allocated more than $220 million to over 1,000 childcare services through the Community Child Care Fund since 2018.
More information on the Community Child Care Fund can be found on the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website.
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