The 2024 Start Strong Pathways program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit services to support the early learning needs of young children (aged 0-3 years old), offering families a pathway into more formal early childhood education.
August 2024
What was approved
Approved for Albury Toy Library
$5,407 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Albury City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Annette's Place Inc
$55,940 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Hilltops CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Armidale Toy Library Inc.
$38,218 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Armidale Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Bankstown Community Resource Group Inc
$363,392 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Regional Council
$21,881 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Bathurst Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for BIG FAT SMILE GROUP LTD
$97,530 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Wollongong City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Concord Occasional Child Care Inc (Concord Cubby)
$77,791 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
City of Canada Bay CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Denman Children's Centre Association Inc
$20,244 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Muswellbrook Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for EARLY CHILDHOOD AUSTRALIA
$48,058 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Wagga Wagga City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Gowrie NSW
$156,638 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
North Sydney CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for HEARTCO LTD
$21,586 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Bellingen Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for INNER WEST COUNCIL
$241,644 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Inner West CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Kidsafe NSW Inc
$142,683 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for KU Children's Services
$820,883 was approved by
Excutive Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Campbelltown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Liverpool City Council
$97,166 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Liverpool City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for MALLEE FAMILY CARE LTD
$87,327 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Wentworth Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Merriwa Pre-School Kindergarten Association Inc
$38,194 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Upper Hunter Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Snowy Valleys Council
$87,797 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Snowy Valleys CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for The Grace Child Care Centre Inc
$47,183 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Waverley CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for The Infants Home Ashfield
$426,708 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Inner West CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for The Junction Works Limited
$45,019 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Campbelltown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for The Point Pre-School Inc
$46,350 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Sutherland Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for The Trustee for CatholicCare Sydney Trust
$100,457 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Liverpool City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR THE DIOCESE OF LISMORE
$28,914 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Port Macquarie-Hastings CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Warrumbungle Shire Council
$294,097 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Warrumbungle Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Weldon Children's Services
$84,647 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Burwood CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Yass Early Childhood Centre Association
$19,325 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Yass Valley CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
27
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026July 2024
What was approved
Approved for Albury Occasional Childcare and Early Learning Centre Assoc Inc
$131,457 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Albury City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Alstonville Community Preschool Incorporated
$14,924 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Ballina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Autism Spectrum Australia (aspect)
$1,044,984 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Northern Beaches CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Awabakal Ltd
$158,331 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service Incorporated
$220,460 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Bathurst Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
$352,652 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Bega Valley Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for BIG FAT SMILE GROUP LTD
$139,599 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Wollongong City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Big Yellow Umbrella Incorporated
$55,594 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Camden CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Blacktown Area Community Centres Inc
$148,530 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Blinky Bill Early Learning Portland INC
$20,585 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Lithgow City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Bondi Beach Cottage Inc
$117,947 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Waverley CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Braidwood Pre-School Association Inc
$11,231 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Camden Council
$103,000 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Camden CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Campbelltown City Council
$345,793 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Campbelltown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Canterbury-Bankstown Council
$215,421 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Caterpillar House Occasional Child Care Association Inc
$135,934 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Coffs Harbour City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay
$55,728 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Willoughby City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Coastwide Child & Family Services Inc
$81,026 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Central Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Cobar Mobile Children's Services Inc
$395,827 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Cobar Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for COMMUNITY JUNCTION INCORPORATED
$230,704 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Penrith City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for COMMUNITY LINKS WELLBEING LTD
$340,359 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Wollondilly Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for CONNECT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES LIMITED
$381,224 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Blue Mountains City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026What was approved
Approved for Cowra Early Childhood Services Co-operative Ltd
$225,580 was approved by
Director, Early Childhood Outcomes, CommissioningDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Cowra Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
96
Applications received
96
2024 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
The Acquittal process must be completed by 31 December 2026