QualifySA in Early Childhood [guidelines]

The roll-out of universal preschool for 3-year-olds across South Australia from 2026, will drive a workforce need for more early childhood educators. To help meet this demand, financial support is being offered to encourage eligible individuals to study or upskill, to attain approved early childhood educator qualifications.

Through the financial support program, the aim is to: reduce barriers associated with the cost of study, enabling individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in early childhood increase opportunities for individuals to enter or upskill and thrive in the sector, and by extension, build the early childhood workforce, foster equality, and enhance the quality of care and education provided to young children in South Australia.

The guidelines provide the eligibility criteria and funding information for the three streams of the QualifySA in Early Childhood financial support program, comprising: QualifySA in Early Childhood Initial Teacher Education Support, QualifySA in Early Childhood Educator Financial Support Program, and QualifySA in Early Childhood Aboriginal Pathways. Additional support is also available to recipients who live in and intend to work within a regional or remote community.

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