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C&K welcomes putting Queensland children first

14th June 2024
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C&K commends Putting Queensland Kids First as a positive step forward to create a holistic early childhood development system and welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement to invest $500 million in initiatives to support children to flourish.


C&K CEO Dr. Sandra Cheeseman said, “We are heartened that the Miles Government has listened to the sector, families and communities by investing in programs that support children and families to thrive.”


“C&K deliver kindergarten and early childhood programs to 19,000 children across unique and diverse communities every year. We know that children do well when families are doing well, and families do well in supported and connected communities.”


“We are especially pleased that this strategy includes funding for Early Childhood Coordinators and to extend Free Kindy to 30 hours per week in discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.”


“This investment will build further on the fantastic initiatives of Free Kindy, Kindy Uplift and the Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Strategy.”


“C&K look forward to supporting the implementation of Putting Queensland Kids First.”