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
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What's Funded
Activities that integrate early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in First Nations communities.Before you apply
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Children in participating First Nations communities are better prepared for school through improved coordination of relevant support services.Key Information
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What is the Connected Beginnings Program?
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
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