Applications for our 2024–25 professional development subsidies are now open. All early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can apply.
The professional development subsidy helps qualified staff complete training. It covers 1 day of training per staff member.
The paid practicum subsidy helps early childhood teachers and educators in training complete practicums. It covers up to 8 weeks of practicum per staff member, per semester.
We pay the subsidies to providers. Providers pass funding on to staff through professional development opportunities.
In 2024–25, all providers can apply. Subsidies are no longer limited to regional and remote areas and First Nations educators.
The 2024–25 subsidy guidelines and an online application form are available now on our website.
The government is investing $72.4 million in professional development opportunities from 2023–24 to 2026–27. Uptake was strong in 2023–24:
- the professional development subsidy supported approximately 23,500 educators through a $12.56 million investment
- the paid practicum subsidy supported approximately 750 educators through a $3.2 million investment.
To find out more, go to professional development opportunities.