We’re supporting early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers to offer professional development opportunities to teachers and educators. Support includes subsidies and an online network to help staff complete training and practicums.
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Opportunities
About these opportunities
The government is investing $72.4 million in professional development opportunities from 2023–24 to 2026–27.
The measures aim to:
- strengthen skills and professional experience
- improve staff retention
- build supply
- increase capacity.
How this is helping
2024–25
Professional development subsidy
Paid practicum subsidy
2023–24
Professional development subsidy
Paid practicum subsidy
Figures accurate as of January 2025. In 2023–24, the subsidies prioritised services in regional and remote areas and services with First Nations identifying educators.
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