From the Careers Department
From the Careers Department
Career Education & VET Coordinator (Term 3)
Are you are year 12 student considering a career in Early Years Education?
Exciting news!
Applications are now open for the government’s QualifySA in Early Childhood Financial Support Program. This initiative is part of a $96.6 million commitment to grow, upskill and diversify the early childhood work force, and encourage more Aboriginal peoples to join the sector ahead of the universal 3-year-old preschool rollout in 2026. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming to advance in early childhood education, this program provides crucial support to offset the cost of early childhood studies. Please find an overview of the program below.
- Financial support: Receive up to $25,000 for early childhood teaching studies or up to $7,000 fordiploma-level educators looking to upskill.
- Specific pathways: Additional funding is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those living in regional areas.
- Flexibility: Funding seeks to reduce barriers to education and can be used flexibly, it may cover course fees, study materials, and living expenses during your studies.
- Who can apply: Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of South Australia currently studying or accepted into an approved early childhood education course.
Those seeking more information can also register for a webinar on Thursday 4 July from 1.00 to 1.45pm.
If you have any questions, please contact the South Australian Office for Early Childhood Development via email [email protected] or 1300 050 509.
