Minor capital works grants for selected sessional kindergartens will aim to increase enrolment capacity, and improve building access and safety.
Eligibility
The grants will prioritise sessional kindergarten program providers delivering free kindy in low socio-economic and rural and remote areas.
Kindergarten program providers are eligible to receive funding if they are a member of a
central governing body (CGB)—The Creche and Kindergarten Association Limited, The Gowrie (Qld) Inc, Independent Schools Queensland Ltd, Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District and The Corporation of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Queensland.
Aims
To help selected sessional kindergartens build their capacity to include children of all abilities in a kindergarten program and improve their compliance with the
National Child Safe Principles.
Eligible projects
The funding can be used to make access improvements including installing ramps, swing rails and handrails, to ensure children of all abilities are able to participate in the kindergarten program. Additionally, the funds can support other minor capital works improvements such as installing hearing assistance technology and upgrading kitchens and bathrooms.
How to apply
Sessional kindergartens should
contact their CGB.