The purpose of the Program is to improve workforce participation in Western NSW by expanding or upgrading early childhood education and care services in 3 Local Government Areas of Carrathool, Hay and Warrumbungle.
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March 2026
What was approved
Approved for Baradine Preschool Inc.
This project will make infrastructure improvements to the Baradine Preschool building, allowing it to be used as an OHSC space for primary school-aged children before and after school. This project will also provide contribution to initial staffing and provisions ensuring operability is fast-tracked.
$388,050 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Baradine 2396Location of the recipient
Baradine 2396About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Dunedoo Pre-school Kindergarten Inc.
This project introduces a brand new service to the Dunedoo region as currently there are no service providers providing care for under 2s. The project will support up to 12 families and involves the provision of specialist equipment and facilities, and appointment of 3FTE staff to provide care and education.
$755,450 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Dunedoo 2844Location of the recipient
Dunedoo 2844About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Hay Children’s Services Incorporated
The Building Bright Beginnings Project will expand and upgrade Hay Children’s Services facilities, improve learning environments and attract 15 new child care educators. The project will increase child care weekly bookings by 30%, support parents’ workforce participation and strengthen community growth and resilience across the Shire’s of Hay and Carrathool.
$1,843,794 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Hay 2711, Hillston 2675Location of the recipient
Hay 2711About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Riverina Children's Activity Van Inc.
The Rankins Springs Preschool would include installing a demountable building. Purchase of a new vehicle for staff and wages to cover additional staffing. This project has been designed to increase ECEC places within the service. We will also co-contribute to the outdoor space, including a yarning circle.
$929,255 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Griffith 2680, Rankins Springs 2669Location of the recipient
Griffith 2680About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Riverina Children's Activity Van Inc.
The Goolgowi Pre School Project includes a new covered walkway to door, fencing, outdoor area improvements, installation of an outdoor toilet block, new staff vehicle and wages to cover additional staffing. This project has been designed to increase ECEC places within the service.
$383,293 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Goolgowi 2652, Griffith 2680Location of the recipient
Griffith 2680About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Warrumbungle Shire Council
This project will expand our mobile early-childhood service to weekly sessions, double licensed care hours per venue, add an additional vehicle and staffing to enable additional regular weekly places for children in the Warrumbungle Shire.
$636,000 was approved by
the Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
March 2026Location of the project
Coonabarabran 2357, Dunedoo 2844Location of the recipient
Coonabarabran 2357About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
9
Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2
Program term
15/04/2026More about Western NSW Workforce Activation Program - Round 2