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.

This document forms Attachment 3 of the Flying Start Funding Agreement.

This Guide will be updated periodically. Where changes are proposed, Partner Providers will be notified and, if changes are material, consultation will occur with sector representatives before updated versions are finalised.

All updates will be published on this website.

  • If you're delivering Flying Start preschool in 2026, use the 2026 Guide for your current funding and policy requirements.
  • If you will begin delivery from 2027, the 2027 Guide reflects your funding and policy requirements from when you start delivery.
  • For the purposes of Partnership Plan for 2027, all Partner Services (2026 and 2027) will need to refer to the 2027 Guide.
  • The 2027 Guide will become the Guide for all Partner Services once the 2027 delivery year begins.