85% of brain development occurs before age 5. Preschool provides an important start to education, which is vital to break the cycle of disadvantage and give children an opportunity for success in life.
The Hardship Fund provides a backup for families facing hardship, which allows their children to continue to attend preschool when other emergencies arise. Money can be repaid later if/when the family becomes more solvent.
How will the funds be used?
$23 pays for one child from a low income or Aboriginal family to attend one day of preschool
$32 pays for a 4yr old to attend one day of preschool
$48 pays for a 3yr old to attend one day of preschool
