Resources
Outcomes summary from meeting 4
This document summarises the outcomes from the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership meeting on 9 October 2023.
Evaluation of Connected Beginnings: mid-term report 2023
We and the Department of Health and Aged Care commissioned a mid-term 2023 evaluation of the Connected Beginnings program. Connected Beginnings is an Australian Government grants program that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children get the best start to life.
Inside Policy conducted the evaluation. It found the program supported positive early educational and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Read the mid-term 2023 evaluation.
In Home Care review final report
In March 2023, we commissioned a review of In Home Care. The final report was released in November 2023.
Review of the Inclusion Support Program – Final Report
In March 2023, we commissioned independent consultants to review the Inclusion Support Program and identify improvements. The final report was released in November 2023.
Guide to Additional Child Care Subsidy child wellbeing
This guide is designed to help early childhood education and care providers administer the Additional Child Care Subsidy child wellbeing.
Factsheet for parents and families about the Preschool Outcomes Measure
This factsheet provides information for parents and families about the Preschool Outcomes Measure.
This includes details about:
- how the measure will work
- what it means for children
- national trials.
Factsheet for preschool services about the Preschool Outcomes Measure
This factsheet provides information for preschool services about the Preschool Outcomes Measure.
This includes details about:
- how the measure will work
- who will use it
- how children will benefit.
ACCO Leadership Transition Framework
The Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) Leadership Transition Framework is designed to assist leaders in Connected Beginnings communities.
The framework aims to guide the transition of the Connected Beginnings backbone role from non-Indigenous organisations to ACCOs where there is agreement and support from the community.
Poster – Activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
A Services Australia poster about the changes to the Child Care Subsidy activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
Blog – Activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
A blog post about the changes to the Child Care Subsidy activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
Flyer – Activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
A flyer about the changes to the Child Care Subsidy activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
Social media tile – Activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
A social media tile about the changes to the Child Care Subsidy activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
Flow chart – how to request access as an Inclusion Professional
This flow chart explains how to request Inclusion Support Portal access as an Inclusion Professional.
Flow chart – how to request Inclusion Support Portal access as a service provider SP ISS user
This flow chart shows how to request Inclusion Support Portal access as a service provider SP ISS user.
Flow chart – how to request Inclusion Support Portal access as an additional authorised access delegate
This flow chart shows how to request Inclusion Support Portal access and an additional authorised access delegate
How to request IS Portal access as an authorised access delegate when a service does not have anyone in this role or is unable to identify who they are
This flow chart shows how to request Inclusion Support Portal access as an authorised delegate when a service does not have anyone in the role or does not know who they are.
- Download How to request IS Portal access as an authorised access delegate when a service does not have anyone in this role or is unable to identify who they are as a DOCX (383.03kb)
- Download How to request IS Portal access as an authorised access delegate when a service does not have anyone in this role or is unable to identify who they are as a PDF (202.02kb)
Inclusion Support Portal FAQs
This document answers frequently asked questions about the Inclusion Support Portal.
