The Australian Government, in partnership with the New South Wales Government, will deliver 9 new early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in areas of need across the state.
Through the Building Early Education Fund, the Australian Government is providing $59 million to support the new ECEC services in the following regions:
- Northern New England
- Hunter Valley
- Greater Sydney
- Southern Tablelands
- South Coast.
Together, these projects will create around 400 new ECEC places for children and families. Services in Calderwood and Googong are expected to open in early 2028, following completion of construction. Construction of the remaining 7 is scheduled to be completed from late 2028.
Funding is being delivered through a Federation Funding Agreement schedule with the NSW Government. This agreement is one funding stream within the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, part of a broader commitment to chart the course to universal ECEC.
Learn more about the Building Early Education Fund.