The 2026 Pathways program has a specific focus on encouraging participation of children aged 0-3 years old to engage with and transition into early childhood education and care settings.
March 2026
Recipient
Project
Amount
What was approved
Approved for Albury Toy Library
$3,805
$3,805 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
East Albury 2640About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Annette's Place Incorporated
$37,293
$37,293 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Young 2594About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Armidale Toy Library Inc
$26,894
$26,894 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Armidale 2350About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Awabakal Ltd
$105,554
$105,554 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Cardiff 2285About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service
$146,973
$146,973 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Mitchell 2795About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Regional Council
$14,588
$14,588 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Bathurst 2795About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
$235,101
$235,101 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Bega 2550About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Bondi Beach Cottage Inc
$78,631
$78,631 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
North Bondi 2026About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Camden Council
$68,667
$68,667 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Oran Park 2570About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Canterbury-Bankstown Council
$143,614
$143,614 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Campsie 2194About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for CATHOLICCARE DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY
$37,152
$37,152 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Pennant Hills 2120About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for CatholicCare Sydney Limited as trustee for CatholicCare Sydney Trust
$66,971
$66,971 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Cabramatta 2166About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Community Junction Inc
$153,803
$153,803 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
North St Marys 2760About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Community Links Wellbeing
$226,906
$226,906 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Tahmoor 2573About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Concord Occasional Childcare Services
$51,861
$51,861 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Concord 2137About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for CONNECT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES LIMITED
$254,149
$254,149 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Hazelbrook 2779About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
$118,308
$118,308 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Delegate & District Preschool Inc
$19,439
$19,439 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Delegate 2633About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for EARLY CHILDHOOD AUSTRALIA
$33,818
$33,818 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Eastwood Occasional Child Care Centre
$45,291
$45,291 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Eastwood 2122About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Gowrie NSW
$104,425
$104,425 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Erskineville 2043About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Greater Hume Shire Council
$103,726
$103,726 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Holbrook 2644About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Gunning & District Preschool Inc
$28,467
$28,467 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Gunning 2581About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services Inc
$31,454
$31,454 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Kurrajong 2758About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Hawkesbury Early Childhood Intervention Service
$91,753
$91,753 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
South Windsor 2756About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Illawarra Area Child Care
$53,096
$53,096 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Port Kembla 2505About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Integricare Limited
$55,216
$55,216 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Burwood 2134About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Inverell District Family Services
$141,939
$141,939 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Inverell 2360About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Jumbunna Children's Centre Ltd
$20,182
$20,182 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Nowra 2541About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Kids of the Castle Occasional Child Care Inc.
$56,199
$56,199 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Castle Hill 2154About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for KU Children's Services
$547,255
$547,255 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Sydney 2000About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
$76,054
$76,054 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Speers Point 2284About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Lane Cove Occasional Child Care Inc
$56,332
$56,332 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Lane Cove 2066About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Liverpool City Council
$64,777
$64,777 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Liverpool 2170About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative Ltd
$126,332
$126,332 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Campbelltown 2560About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Merriwa Pre-School and Activity Centre Inc.
$25,463
$25,463 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merriwa 2329About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Monaro Family Support Service Incorporated
$79,052
$79,052 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Cooma 2630About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Moree Pre-School Inc
$59,707
$59,707 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Moree 2400About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Northern Rivers Community Gateway Incorporated
$121,387
$121,387 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Lismore 2480About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
$84,443
$84,443 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Penrith 2750About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Pippies Early Childhood Centre
$18,604
$18,604 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Bogangar 2488About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Pius X Aboriginal Corporation
$17,416
$17,416 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Moree 2400About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Reachout Mobile Resource Unit Inc
$63,681
$63,681 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Glen Innes 2370About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Scribbly Gum Dalai
$30,905
$30,905 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
South Kempsey 2440About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Shine for Kids Co-op Ltd
$19,779
$19,779 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
North Parramatta 2151About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Snowy Valleys Council
$58,531
$58,531 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Tumbarumba 2653About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Snugglepot Day Care Centre Inc
$22,056
$22,056 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Taree 2430About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Sunny Corner Toy Library Inc
$28,544
$28,544 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Auburn 2144About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for The Council of the City of Sydney
$200,553
$200,553 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Sydney 2000About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026What was approved
Approved for Thredbo Early Childhood Centre
$19,254
$19,254 was approved by
The assessor will assist to make recommendations to the appropriate financial delegate (decision-maker), to determine successful and unsuccessful applications. The following delegates have been identified: Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes, for gDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Thredbo 2625About the grant
Applications approved
54
Applications received
129
2026 Start Strong Pathways
Program term
31/10/2026