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Connected Beginnings Program

Department of Education · 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 so children are well prepared for school. Applications are by invitation only.

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

approximately 3 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must have received an invitation to apply from the Department of Education • Applications are by invitation only • Selection process is closed non-competitive
To be eligible to apply, applicants must have received an invitation to apply from the Department of Education. The opportunity is by invitation only and uses a closed non-competitive selection process.

What's Funded

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

Expected Outcomes

Children in participating First Nations communities are better prepared for school through more integrated local service delivery.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingother

Keywords

Connected BeginningsFirst NationsIndigenous educationearly childhoodmaternal and child healthfamily supportschool readinesscommunity 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 so children are well prepared for school. Applications are by invitation only.
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
  • Selection process is closed non-competitive
3

What activities are funded?

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

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