Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging childcare providers on the Central Coast to apply for grants through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF).
A total of $84M in new CCCF grants is now available to help support the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) needs of families in communities of high need.
Reid said access to early childhood education and care services is becoming increasingly difficult for families on the Central Coast.
“The Federal Labor Government is making a concerted effort to address this situation and enable more families to access high-quality ECEC services in the region,” he said.
“The availability of ECEC services was a top concern of providers, educators and families following a forum discussing the sector on the Central Coast recently.
“The funding being provided by the Federal Government will enable providers to undertake minor to moderate capital works including repairing, modifying, renovating or extending existing ECEC facilities.
“Additionally, the funding can also be used to improve the viability and financial sustainability of providers’ services.
“I am encouraging eligible ECEC providers on the Central Coast to review the grant guidelines and apply.”
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/community-child-care-fund/cccf-disadvantaged-and-vulnerable-communities-grant
Applications close at 9pm on March 8.