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Connected Beginnings Program — Australia, 2025-26

Rolling Applications

Department of Education

The Connected Beginnings Program supports the integration of early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in selected First Nations communities. The aim is to help children be well prepared for school.

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

Approximately three years from commencement

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must have received an invitation to apply from the Department of Education • Applications are by invitation only
To be eligible to apply you must have received an invitation to apply from the department. Applications are by invitation only.

What's Funded

Activities that integrate early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in First Nations communities.

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Expected Outcomes

Children in participating First Nations communities are better prepared for school through improved coordination of relevant support services.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingother

Keywords

Connected BeginningsFirst NationsIndigenous educationearly childhoodmaternal and child healthfamily supportschoolscommunity services

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Connected Beginnings Program?

The Connected Beginnings Program is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Education in Australia. The Connected Beginnings Program supports the integration of early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in selected First Nations communities. The aim is to help children be well prepared for school.
2

Who is eligible for the Connected Beginnings Program?

  • Must have received an invitation to apply from the Department of Education
  • Applications are by invitation only
3

What activities are funded?

Activities that integrate early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in First Nations communities.
4

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