Funded Programs
Current Program

CCSA has been engaged by the NSW Department of Education to provide Mobile Preschool Funding Implementation Support to support Mobile Preschools transition to the new Mobile Preschool Funding Program, or to alternative funding streams including Start Strong for Community Preschools.
The Implementation Support will include Webinars, Communities of Practice and one on one tailored support via phone, email, and online meetings to individual preschools to support understanding of the new funding guidelines and how best to align your business model to maximise quality outcomes and opportunities.
All implementation support resources will be uploaded on this page as a central location for your reference.
Budgeting in the Mobile Context
Thursday 25 August 10.30am – 11.30am
Budgets are the backbone of your service’s long-term success and viability. In this very practical webinar, we will help you to understand the impacts of the August census and funding adjustments on your budget, how to begin to develop a 3 year budget projection, and how budgeting supports your strategic goals.
Strategic Planning for Mobile Preschools
Thursday 20 October 10.30am -11.30am
Having a strategic plan supports continuity of direction and purpose for all stakeholders of the service. Committee members and employees may come and go, but the strategic plan will remain in place supporting the service to achieve its goals. This webinar explores the key elements of a strategic plan and the process for its development.
Community of Practice
What is a Community of Practice?
A CoP web-conference is a collective learning space to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, experience and resources across the objectives of supporting mobile preschools under the new funding arrangements. CCSA’s facilitation of these sessions will provide specialised knowledge and experience in mobile preschool operation and professional practice, and how this can be organised to best effect.
You will have the opportunity to share understanding, strategies, and practices within a collaborative group to support your new arrangements to the Mobile Preschool Funding Program.
CoP Sessions:
Thursday 22 September, 10.30am – 11.30am
Thursday 24 November
Thursday 24 February
Thursday 27 April
Thursday 29 June
FREE for mobile preschools. Due to the nature of these sessions, they will NOT be recorded.
Recorded Webinars
Mobile Preschool Funding Guidelines
This webinar explains the components of the Mobile Preschool Funding Program.
Presented by John Gunn on Thu 30 June
Using the Mobile Preschool Funding Planning Tool
Demonstrating the use of the Department’s Planning Tool to forecast future funding, test enrolment scenarios and forward planning.
Presented by John Gunn on Fri 1 July
FREE Phone and Email Support for CCSA members and non-members
Please reach out to us for phone and email support.
Contact us on 1800 991 602 or 4782 1470 Opt 2
or email sectorsupport@ccsa.org.au and we will get back to you.
This support program is funded by the Department of Education and brought to you by CCSA as part of the sector support program.
Completed Programs
This support was made available to CCSA members and non-members.
Resources included:
– animated video series
– a targeted series of story sharing workshops with a network of champions
– follow-up phone support and mentoring.
Based on a review of census data, the Department offered identified services the opportunity to take part.
CCSA provided tailored support and advice through:
– individualised, one-on-one support
– telephone and email support
– tools and resources
– follow up consultations.
To meet COVID restrictions, the project was delivered through video presentations, online workshops, videos and webinars.
The program consisted of face-to-face tutorials and workshops, web conferences and telephone coaching and mentoring. Participants were provided with a range of printed and online resources including checklists, templates and other tools.
Among other outcomes, the Program supported the sector to embed policy and regulatory changes resulting from implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF), and assist in building the skills and capability of early childhood teachers and educators to deliver quality early childhood education pedagogy and practice that meets the NQF.
The program consisted of face-to-face presentations and workshops, webinars, and on-line and telephone support. Participants were provided with a range on printed and online resources including checklists, calculators, templates and other tools.
The Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Regulation 2019 became law on 27th May 2019.
CCSA and CCCC were engaged by the NSW Department of Education to design and deliver the information and training package and one-on-one support for the Start Strong Sector Support Program.