Information on Inclusion Professional Support Programs and related providers
Fact sheets relating to the Inclusion and Professional Support Program and for further information on the Inclusion Support Subsidy, visit:
Inclusion and Professional Support Program - Program Guidelines 2009-2012
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
The DEEWR website also contains information on government policies and programs related to early childhood and child care. The website also has information related to education and youth, tertiary education and skills, employment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and workplace relations.
- Child Care Benefit: Contact the Family Assistance Office, on 13 61 50. For information about assistance with child care costs contact FAO or visit your local Centrelink or Medicare office
- Child Care Access Hotline: For information on child care and help with locating child care services in your area call toll free 1800 670 305
The Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care
The OECECC website contains information on early childhood education and child care for families, services and researchers. The OECECC is a part of DEEWR.
Mychild.gov.au
This website provides information to families about Australian Government early learning and care initiatives and other issues that affect children.
National Inclusion Support Subsidy Provider
KU Children’s Services, in partnership with fellow not for profit provider, Illawarra Children’s Services are the single National ISS Provider
www.ku.com.au/inclusion-support/default.aspx
IPSU - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Professional Support Unit
Provides advice to Professional Support Coordinators and Inclusion Support Agencies that will assist CCB approved child care services in becoming culturally appropriate to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child care workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children attending those services Contact on Toll Free Line: 1800 110 869
QCOSS – Queensland Council of Social Service
- Provides a voice for and with Queenslanders affected by poverty and inequality
- Leads on issues of significance to the social, health & community sectors state-wide;
- Contributes to a national voice on these issues through membership of ACOSS
- Manages the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Professional Support Unit
PSCQ – Professional Support Coordinator Qld
The PSCQ is a project of the Health and Community Services Workforce Council and is funded by DEEWR to coordinate professional support for QLD child care services eligible for the CCB. Free Advice call 1800 112 585
Bicultural Support Pool
Multicultural Development Association (MDA) is contracted by PSCQ to provide bicultural support including advice, resources and workers to child care services about the inclusion of children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Call 1800 112 585 or 3337 5400 or
email mailbox@mdabne.org.au to access Multicultural Development Association Inc,
512 Stanley St, South Brisbane
Ph: 07 3337 5400
www.mdainc.org.au
Noahs Ark Specialist Equipment
Noah’s Ark Specialist Equipment Program provides equipment for loan to child care services, building on their capacity to include children with high physical support needs.
Phone: 07 3255 2082
Specialist equipment Program for Commonwealth funded children's services.
Noahs Ark Resource Library
The Noah’s Ark Resource Library and Advisory Service provide resources for loan to child care services building on their capacity to provide quality inclusive childcare.
Phone: 07 3391 2166
