The Queensland Government funds organisations throughout the state to deliver community services and programs focusing on the needs of local families with young children.
These community services and programs may include early childhood education and care, child and maternal health, and family support.
Deadly Kindies
To be eligible for a Deadly Kindy Kit, children have to have a health check at a participating Aboriginal Medical Service (currently South East Queensland and Townsville) and be enrolled in kindy.
State Delivered Kindergarten
Children in selected rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can attend a State Delivered Kindergarten program at their local state school.
eKindy
A comprehensive 'at home' kindergarten program for children in the year before Prep who cannot easily access a centre-based program due to distance, medical condition or itinerant family circumstance.
eKindy pods
Children enrolled in eKindy can join an eKindy pod so they learn with their peers and develop social skills before they start school.
Early Years Places
Early Years Places are an easy way for families to access a range of early childhood activities and support from the one welcoming location.
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Learn about the support services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Activities and resources – for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander communities
Access the collection of activities and resources that share the importance of culture, early learning and kindy participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Teaching and learning support
Learn about programs for strengthened professional learning and education leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities.