Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in Kingaroy

August 7, 2019

Maranoa MP David Littleproud today announced Kingaroy’s Little Peanuts Early Learning Centre will make use of $68,522 through the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) to tackle challenges that reduce child care participation.

“This funding will help Little Peanuts Early Learning Centre work with families and local organisations to address child care participation rates and ensure families can access child care services,” Mr Littleproud said.

“CCCF grants provide a win-win situation for our kids, their families and child care service providers across Maranoa.

“This investment supports Maranoa providers to overcome some of the unique challenges child care services in the city don’t face – such as attracting and retaining qualified staff.

“The CCCF is part of the Child Care Safety Net program, which aims to give the most vulnerable children a strong start and provide great opportunities for hard-working families in the Charleville region to work, learn or volunteer.

“Well-utilised child care services across Maranoa boost morale and families have a better chance to participate in the local community.”

Maranoa received about $1.1 million in Round Two of CCCF grants. The Federal Government has provided more than $120 million to 800 providers over five years to support more families to access child care through the CCCF.

ENDS