Introduction
Through the
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), the Australian Government is encouraging and facilitating a national approach to parenting skills development and capacity building.
In relation to parenting and early childhood initiatives, the state and territory governments have the key role in service delivery and the encouragement of local networks.
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Funding Process
Applications are being sought over the coming months for a range of Children and Parenting, funded services. FaHCSIA funding in this area is usually directed to time-limited projects that support and strengthen parenting roles, contribute to the development and wellbeing of children in the early years and assist in the prevention of child abuse. The projects may increase awareness or provide practical advice, resources or strategies to deal with particular issues
When new finding becomes available it is usually allocated through a tendering process where the final approval is at the relevant Minister's discretion. Funding opportunities are listed on the Current Funding page and advertised in the national press.