Supporting early learning growth: How Mollard Property Group helps not-for-profits turn vision into reality

Mollard Property Group is helping not-for-profit early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers unlock growth through expert grant application, design, development support, feasibility and project delivery, bridging the gap between aspiration and execution with proven results.

With increasing demand for high-quality early learning services, many not-for-profit providers are looking to expand or upgrade their facilities. However, navigating the complexities of funding applications, compliance, and project logistics can be overwhelming.

Mollard Property Group specialises in supporting not-for-profit and community-led services to bring these projects to life. With more than a decade of specialist experience in the early learning property sector, the team provides tailored, end-to-end consultancy spanning funding strategy, feasibility, site suitability analytics, planning pathways, centre design and project delivery.

Their not-for-profit grant application support service helps providers identify and pursue available funding opportunities with confidence. Whether services are applying for state and federal grants or leveraging community partnerships, Mollard Property Group offers a strategic plan to prepare for funding success

“We know that for not-for-profit providers, every dollar counts,” says General Manager, Wendy Mollard. “Our goal is to help services translate their vision into a viable, fundable and deliverable plan that meets the needs of children, families and communities.”

A recent project in Cowra, New South Wales, demonstrates the impact of this approach. By partnering with Mollard Property Group, the Cowra Early Childhood Centre was able to secure funding, navigate compliance processes, and deliver a high-quality design  that meets local needs. The project video, which features a testimonial from the centre team, highlights the value of early and strategic support from a dedicated property partner.

Watch the Cowra project story

Mollard Property Group’s expertise is especially valuable in the early planning stages, where robust feasibility analysis, population and location analytics, and well-considered centre design directly influence planning outcomes and long-term operational sustainability. Their team brings extensive sector knowledge of sector-specific requirements, including National Quality Framework alignment, safety and regulatory compliance, and the operational needs of ECEC providers.

One of the key differentiators is its integrated, partnership-driven approach. Rather than operating as an external consultant, the team works alongside clients across the full project lifecycle, providing continuity, transparency and clear commercial and planning guidance from initial strategy through to delivery. This model reduces administrative and compliance burden for childcare providers while ensuring early alignment with regulatory authorities, a critical factor in achieving timely and successful outcomes.

For many community-managed services, progressing from concept to a funded, built facility is often complicated by the grant criteria, technical planning requirements and stringent compliance standards. Mollard Property Group brings clarity and structure to this process by integrating strategic grant planning with rigorous feasibility analysis, compliance-ready design and a practical delivery framework. By aligning demand analysis, realistic project modelling and tailored application strategy, they help not-for-profit providers position their proposals with confidence, substantially improving government funding and de-risking downstream development challenges.

Mollard Property Group has worked with a broad range of providers across Australia, including local councils, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and independent not-for-profits, each with unique visions and challenges. What connects these partnerships is a shared focus on improving outcomes for children and communities through access to quality early learning environments.

Beyond grant application support, Mollard Property Group delivers rigorous feasibility modelling, demographic and demand analytics, site suitability assessments, well-considered centre designs and development management. This front-end work ensures projects are not only ready for funding, but realistically deliverable, planning-ready and aligned with the operational and commercial realities of modern ECEC services.

“We are often engaged when childcare providers have a strong idea but need clarity on how to move it forward,” Wendy  says. “We guide services through every stage, from early feasibility and grant application strategy through to centre design, approvals and opening day.”

As childcare providers look to the future, with rising enrolment pressures, evolving community needs, and growing policy focus on access and quality, having a trusted, knowledgeable partner becomes more important than ever.

Whether you are considering a new build, expansion, or upgrade, engaging a strategic partner like Mollard Property Group can make all the difference.

Find out more about Mollard Property Group’s not-for-profit grant application support services and Book your complimentary grant readiness consultation today.