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2026 Aboriginal Families as Teachers Round 2

NSW Government

Funding amount$62,644 - $273,221
DeadlineCloses Fri, 31 July 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

Funding will support Aboriginal families to create strong home learning environments and boost participation of children aged 0–5 in culturally safe early education, improving development and strengthening pathways to school.

Eligibility

Who can apply Applications for AFaT must be from: Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCO) or an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation (e.g., Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) registration, Supply Nation or Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, documentation showing 51% Aboriginal ownership, or any other relevant documentation) A not-for-profit service located in an eligible location (see list below). and have proposed program activities developed by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) and implemented by a certificate III, diploma qualified early childhood educator, ECT or another person with a relevant tertiary qualification Eligible SA3 Locations Lower Hunter Tamworth/Gunnedah *Locations are based on the ABS Maps (Australian Bureau of Statistics) SA3 locations that the ECEC service is located in.  Check against the SA3 maps in the ABS Maps | Australian Bureau of Statistics . Who the grant is targeted towards Children 0-5 Parents Carers Community Types of projects funded under this grant Successful applicants must only use funding for the development and delivery of the Aboriginal Families as Teachers program, as outlined in their approved application, in line with program guidelines and the Terms and Conditions of the Aboriginal Families as Teachers Program. Funding cannot be used to replace any existing funding sources. AFaT funding must only be used for activities that are directly attributable to the core delivery of the AFaT program (literacy, numeracy, and transition to school in a culturally safe way). Funded staff positions must have clearly defined AFaT duties, with the proportion of time spent on AFaT activities separately identified and documented. AFaT funding cannot be combined with other grant or program funds to deliver the same activity. Each funded activity must be unique to AFaT. Activities need to commence during the calendar year of the successful grant contract. The program must be named and identified as Aboriginal Families as Teachers. Playgroups, in home learning support and transition programs When the project can start and end July 2026- December 2029 The project should be started by 1 July 2026 and the project must be completed by 31 December 2029. What costs you can apply for Funding Components include Staff costs Each organisation must employ at least two staff members.  At least one position must be Aboriginal identified. It is preferred that both positions are Aboriginal identified. Staff costs are based on qualifications, related rates of pay, and hours of program preparation and delivery including for: Lesson planning and resource development Playgroups, Transition programs and in home learning Child assessment and progress documentation Program Running Costs Operational expenses required to run the program, including: Materials and resources Venue hire Transport Food for playgroups/workshops Other reasonable program delivery costs Community engagement costs Sup

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