A new early childhood education and care (ECEC) service has opened in Kowanyama in Queensland, supported by the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) Restricted Expansion Program.
The One Tree Kowanyama Children’s Service will provide quality, culturally safe ECEC for up to 30 local children. It forms part of an Early Years Hub located on the grounds of Kowanyama State School. The hub will offer families a range of integrated services, including long day care, kindergarten, parenting and other support programs.
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council received CCCF funding to establish the service. The council partnered with One Tree Community Services, which will act as the approved provider. The Queensland Government provided the building and funds the hub.
This is the fourth service to open under the CCCF Restricted Expansion Program.