Today the Australian Government launched the 50th Connected Beginnings site in Kununurra, Western Australia.
This is a major milestone for the grants program, which helps Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children get the best start to life.
In 2021, the Australian Government committed $81.8 million to expand the program to 50 sites nationally by 2025.
Minister for Early Childhood Education the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP announced $2.4 million for Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation Limited to deliver the 50th Connected Beginnings site in Kununurra earlier today.
The new site will support around 600 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in Kununurra.
Nationally, the program supports about 24,800 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children across all 50 sites. The program has the potential to support up to 20% of all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged zero to 5.
Connected Beginnings is a community-owned and led initiative making a tangible difference in Closing the Gap in early childhood education. It provides steady, wrap-around support so children are safe, healthy and ready to thrive at school.
The program is jointly funded by us and the Department of Health and Aged Care. It’s delivered in partnership with SNAICC – National Voice for our Children and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
Learn more about Connected Beginnings.
Explore all 50 sites on our Connected Beginnings site map.