Early Childhood Education and Care
Motion:
“That ICPA (Aust) advocates for funding to support the infrastructure needs of community based early childhood education providers to deliver childcare and preschool services in remote towns.”
Explanation:
There are currently limited opportunities for community based early childhood services to gain the required capital funding for significant infrastructure needs to meet demand in remote communities. This affects rural, remote and geographically isolated children, because they end up in “childcare deserts” where early childhood services are not provided.
The cost of infrastructure in remote locations is significantly higher than regional and metro settings yet there is no appropriate funding mechanism.
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