The Australian Government is expanding the Connected Beginnings program in the Australian Capital Territory.
Connected Beginnings is a grants program that helps Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children get the best start to life.
It’s for children from birth to school age and pregnant women. Through it, children can get steady, wrap-around support. This helps them meet the learning and development milestones needed for a smooth start to school.
The new site at Winnunga Nimmityjah Health and Community Services will support up to 1000 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children across the ACT.
The site joins 48 other locations across the country supporting about 24,200 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
The new site is part of an $81.8 million investment from the Australian Government to expand the program to 50 sites nationally.
Once all 50 sites are established, the program has the potential to support up to 20% of all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged zero to 5.
Learn more about Connected Beginnings.