About the Early Years Strategy 

The early years are important for a child’s development and success over their lifetime. The 10-year Early Years Strategy 2024-2034 outlines how the Australian Government will help children aged 0-5 and their families to learn, grow and thrive.

Early Years Strategy 2024-2034

Early Years Strategy 2024 -2034
The Early Years Strategy sets the direction and course for our collective efforts to nurture young children for a bright future. Its vision is that all children in Australia thrive in their early years.
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Early Years Strategy 2024 -2034

The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services, and the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, launched the Strategy on 7 May 2024. Read the media release(Opens in a new tab/window).

How the strategy was developed 

Consultation and engagement 

Consultation to inform the development of the Strategy commenced in 2023 and included the following:  

The Early Years Strategy Consultation Report 2023 provides a summary of what we heard during the consultation process to inform the draft Early Years Strategy.

The Early Years Strategy Consultation Report 2023

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Consultation on the draft Strategy included: 

  • an online survey open from December 2023 to February 2024, which received more than 400 responses 
  • targeted engagement with parents and carers. 

Advisory Panel 

An expert 14-member Early Years Strategy Advisory Panel was established to provide advice to government to inform the development of the Strategy. Members of the Advisory Panel worked collaboratively to share their insights and expertise on how to best support children and families in the early years. 

Learn more about the Strategy 

If you have any questions about the strategy, email EarlyYears@dss.gov.au.  

You can also subscribe(Opens in a new tab/window) to keep informed on the Early Years Strategy.

Resources 

Related topics

Parents and Carers Reference Group

Updates

Find updates for Early Years Strategy.

Investment in the early years
The Australian Government released a progress update of measures to support children and families in the early years.  
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