Welcome to the Flying Start Partner Portal
This is your go-to source for the essential information and resources you need to successfully deliver the Flying Start 3-year-old preschool program.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2 September | Early Childhood Educators' Day Finalists announced for the Flying Start Early Childhood Awards |
| 5 October | World Teacher's Day |
| 6 October | Webinar: Supporting families through the new 2027 Consent and Confirmation process |
| 12 October | Term 4 starts Provisionally Registered Teachers Mentoring Program starts |
| 14 October | Flying Start Early Childhood Awards ceremony |
| 19 October | Term 4 reference period for data collection commences (current delivering partners only) |
| 30 October | Term 4 reference period for data collection ends |
| 1 November | Flying Start Partnership Plans due |
| 5 November | Webinar: Introducing EC Connect |
| 10 November | Leaders Forum 4 at Adelaide Oval |
| 3 December | Webinar: EC Connect: Launch and getting ready |
| 10 December | Webinar: Reflecting on 2026 and looking ahead to 2027 |
Preparing and delivering 3-year-old preschool
Stay up to date
Read the Policy and Funding Guide
The Policy and Funding Guide sets out the policy and funding arrangements for the 3- and 4-year-old Flying Start preschool program. It details:
- Provider and Service requirements for Flying Start Partner Providers
- Funded Programs and associated requirements; and
- additional supports available.