Funding will continue for early childhood development programs and services supporting children living with a disability, aged zero to five, Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace announced yesterday, formalising a commitment made in the recently announced Budget 2019/20.

Kindergarten programs across Victoria are set to benefit from $6 million in funding under the Inclusive Kindergarten Facilities Program, designed to support more kindergartens to upgrade their playgrounds and buildings and buy new equipment to support children with additional needs.

Over the past few decades of Australian life, government policies have gradually offered more support to working mothers, particularly through childcare subsidies and parental leave.

Following on from “months of preparation”, a partnership between Goodstart Early Learning and Uniting (NSW/ACT) will see an increasing number of Goodstart centres offering support to children and families who are struggling to afford quality early learning.

Businesses, organisations and individuals, including those involved in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector will be able to better engage with Queenslanders living with disability thanks to a new initiative spearheaded by the Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN).