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Program Overview (Not Applicable)

This program aims to increase the number of early childhood services across NSW providing access to Aboriginal languages and to support culturally safe and responsive early childhood education and care (ECEC) in NSW. It provides an opportunity for Aboriginal culture and identity to be nurtured in the earliest stage of formal education across NSW. This recognises the importance of cultural identity and the role it plays in children's development and learning outcomes.

The 2026-29 program builds on the success of an initial NNM program. It also incorporates feedback from current providers, families and other stakeholders from a review of the program. The refreshed program aims to close participation gaps and ensure that early learning services are more responsive to the diverse needs of communities. It places a strong emphasis on cultural inclusivity and accessibility, particularly for Aboriginal children. There is a focus on supporting and measuring the delivery of Aboriginal language and culture within early learning environments.

Eligibility Criteria (Not Applicable)

a) In which Local Government Area (LGA) will your organisation deliver the program?

b) Which option best describes your organisation? (Select up to 2)

Aboriginal community-controlled early childhood education (ECEC) service

Aboriginal community-controlled organisation in partnership with an ECEC service

Eligible ECEC services that deliver to a comparative number of Aboriginal children

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c) Estimated minimum number of Aboriginal children who will participate in the language program?

d) Estimated number of non-Aboriginal children participating?

e) Will the program be co-developed and delivered by a qualified educator (Certificate III, Diploma, or ECEC teacher) employed at your service?

Yes

No

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f) Will the language component be co-developed and delivered by an Aboriginal language teacher with documented community support?

Yes

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g) Who is lodging this application? (Select one)

Aboriginal community-controlled early childhood education (ECEC) service

Recognised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation

Approved ECEC provider with a NSW Quality Ratings certificate (Meeting or above)

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h) Please upload documentation confirming your organisations not-for-profit status:

current Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission's (ACNC) registration
current state or territory registration as an incorporated association
copy of constitution or memorandum and articles of association that demonstrate the not-for-profit character of the organisation

Supporting documentation

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i) If you're an approved ECEC provider, enter your 8-digit Approved Provider ID (PR-12345678):

j) Organisation Name

k) Primary Contact Full Name

l) Primary Contact Position

m) Primary Contact Phone Number

n) Primary Contact Email

o) Organisation ABN

p) Service Approval Details Number (eg: SE-12345678)

q) Organisation Name

r) Primary Contact Full Name

s) Primary Contact Position

t) Primary Contact Phone Number

u) Primary Contact Email

v) Is your organisation registered as an Aboriginal business or organisation with any of the following?

Supply Nation

NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC)

None of the above

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w) Organisation Address (Address, Suburb/Town, State, and Postcode required)

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