SNAICC Early Years Support is a place based pilot program that aims to significantly increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's access to high quality, responsive, and culturally safe early learning services in New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria. The pilot aims to strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled early years services to deliver high quality, accessible and culturally strong support for children, families and communities. The program is being led by SNAICC, who facilitate a co-design process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled early years services to establish a model for tailored on the ground support that reflects local needs and priorities.
SNAICC Early Years Support (previously known as Intermediary Support Services - THRYVE)
Action description:
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 03
Outcome 04
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Number of sectors with elements of a strong sector (clause 45), by element, Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reporting fewer barriers in accessing services, Number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care service providers
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Indigenous Australians
Minister for Early Childhood Education
Resourcing:
$9.1 million
Delivery timeframe:
Expected completion by December 2024
Agency:
Department of Education
National Indigenous Australians Agency