Early childhood training funding
Early Childhood Outreach works with early childhood educators and services to access professional learning, capacity building and support through eligible funding programs. Funding options vary by state, program and service goals, with opportunities available in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Australia-wide.
Find the right funding pathway
The funding option available to your service will depend on your location, eligibility, identified goals and the type of support you are seeking. Explore the funding pathways below for more information about how Early Childhood Outreach can work with your service.
For help understanding the options available or discussing support for your early childhood setting, contact Early Childhood Outreach.
Funding options for early childhood services
School Readiness Funding – VIC can be used by eligible Victorian kindergarten services to access Early Childhood Outreach training and support. Difficult Conversations and A SECRET are School Readiness Funding menu items, while other training can also be accessed using SRF funds.
Kindy Uplift – QLD provides eligible Queensland kindergarten services with opportunities to invest in initiatives that support children’s learning and development. Early Childhood Outreach training can be purchased using Kindy Uplift funding where it aligns with the goals identified in your plan.
Enhancing Quality – SA provides eligible Flying Start partner services in South Australia with funding to access professional development and learning for early childhood educators and teachers delivering 3-year-old preschool. The 2027 pilot program supports whole-of-service professional learning aligned with quality improvement goals, with a focus on educational practice, relationships with children and leadership.
Innovative Solutions – Australia wide provides an Australia-wide funding pathway for eligible services. Training is a key component of Early Childhood Outreach’s Innovative Solutions packages, supporting educators to build their knowledge and capacity alongside other tailored supports.
Funding options
School Readiness Funding – VIC
Need-based kindergarten support for Victorian children
Kindy Uplift – QLD
Evidence-based support lifting Queensland kindy outcomes
Enhancing Quality – SA
Professional learning for SA early childhood services
Innovative Solutions – Australia wide
Flexible funding for early childhood education and care