Shortstack: Early Years awards, Road Safety grants
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Victorian Early Years Awards
Nominations are open for Victoria’s Early Years Awards, celebrating our most innovative, inspiring and dedicated early childhood teachers, educators, organisations and programs.
In 2023, the awards will celebrate the leadership, outstanding achievement, dedication and innovation of early childhood professionals in a range of categories, including improving access and participation, promoting children’s health and wellbeing, supporting parents, and continuity of learning.
All award winners will receive $15,000 to support their professional development or to further develop their program or initiative. In addition, all finalists will be considered for the prestigious Minister’s Award.
Nominations close on June 14, with finalists announced in September.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit vic.gov.au/victorian-early-years-awards.
Community Road Safety grants
The 2023 TAC Road Safety Grants Program gives community groups the chance to identify road safety issues and implement solutions.
There are two funding categories – Road Safety Support Grants of up to $50,000 and Road Safety Collaboration Grants of up to $150,000.
Eligible groups include incorporated associations, not-for-profits, charities, community trusts and social enterprises.
Applications close on June 16.