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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 through a closed non-competitive process.

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 • 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 a closed non-competitive process and applications are submitted by invitation only.

What's Funded

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

Expected Outcomes

Improved service integration in participating communities and better school readiness for children.

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 integration

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 through a closed non-competitive process.
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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