This kit has information and materials about our professional development subsidies. It is for organisations that support the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
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About the subsidies
We’re supporting ECEC providers to offer professional development opportunities to teachers and educators.
The professional development subsidy helps qualified staff complete training.
The paid practicum subsidy helps early childhood teachers and educators in training complete their practicums.
Providers must apply for the subsidies on behalf of staff.
Applications are open. Round 2 applications close on 14 March 2025.
About this toolkit
This toolkit is for organisations that support the ECEC sector, including:
- peak bodies and industry groups
- state and territory education departments and regulatory authorities
- other Commonwealth agencies.
It contains materials to share with providers and services in your network.
We encourage you to share the information in this toolkit before applications close on 14 March 2025.
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Professional development opportunities for early childhood workforce
The Australian Government Department of Education has subsidies to support professional development in the early childhood education and care sector.
The professional development subsidy helps qualified staff complete training to enhance their skills.
The paid practicum subsidy helps early childhood teachers and educators in training complete practicums.
Providers can apply for their staff now.
Learn more on the Department of Education website.
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Don’t miss professional development opportunities for early childhood workforce.
The Australian Government Department of Education has subsidies to support professional development in the early childhood education and care sector. Providers can apply for their staff now.
Learn more on the Department of Education website.
