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.

Your responsibilities as a Flying Start partner

Understand your Flying Start partnership obligations, our service priorities and the key documents you will need to deliver 3-year-old preschool.

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DateActivity
20 JulyTerm 3 commences
24 JulyWebinar: Lifting Quality
27 JulyReference period for data collection commences (current delivering partners only)
29 JulyPolicy and Funding Guide for 2027 delivery is released
30 - 31 JulyServices will receive their Flying Start Partnership Plans
31 JulyWebinar: Policy and Funding Guide Updates
Nominations close for the Flying Start Early Childhood Awards
6 AugustSuper MECAF Network meeting
7 AugustReference period for data collection closes (current delivering partners only)
Webinar: Flying Start Partnership Plans
14 AugustData submissions due (current delivering partners only)
27 AugustMandatory Child Safety Training due (for existing workforce staff and volunteers)
2 SeptemberEarly Childhood Educators' Day
Finalists announced for the Flying Start Early Childhood Awards

Preparing and delivering 3-year-old preschool

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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.