Since 2013, Australia’s federal, state and territory governments have agreed to jointly fund kinder for all Australian 4-year-olds. The federal government contributes around one-third of total funding.

As a result of this national agreement, enrollments have improved and almost all 4-year-old children are now enrolled in 15 or more hours of kindergarten per week.

However, the Federal Government has only funded kindergarten for one year at a time in each successive federal budget.

Such short-term funding commitments make it difficult for providers to conduct the long term planning necessary to deliver optimal services and support for young families, and families have little certainty over the amount of government-funded kindergarten their kids will receive in the years ahead.

2021 Update

In May 2021 the Federal Government's offered to provide ongoing funding for 15 hours per week of kindergarten for 4-year-olds, on the condition that states and territories agree to federal reforms and targets for preschool participation and school readiness.

A new national partnership agreement will be negotiated for 2022-25. If the national agreement is achieved the Federal Government will provide funding on an ongoing basis.

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