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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Activity test changes for First Nations children

Action description: 

The changes seek to support access for First Nations children up to two days of subsidised early learning per week, which aims to reduce developmental vulnerability and ensure school readiness.

Outcome: 
Outcome 03
Outcome 04
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Rate of attendance in early childhood education in the year before full-time schooling (Outcome03), Preschool attendance and enrolment (Outcome04)
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Early Childhood Education
Minister for Education
Resourcing: 
$33.7 million from 2022-23 to 2025-26
Delivery timeframe: 
Phase 1 - 10 July 2023 and Phase 2 - 8 July 2024
Agency: 
Department of Social Services