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Program overview and inclusions
These programs are eligible for School Readiness Funding through the coaching component.
Feature | Complete Program | Core Program | Creative Program |
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Duration | 2 Terms | 16 sessions | 1 Term | Up to 10 sessions | 1 Term | Up to 10 sessions |
Focus | Phonological awareness, narrative storytelling, vocabulary & oral language | Phonological awareness & oral language | Narrative storytelling, vocabulary & oral language |
Weekly On-site Coaching Focus | 8 Phonological awareness sessions
8 Narrative story-mapping sessions | 10 Phonological awareness sessions | 10 Narrative story-mapping sessions |
Online Modules | 9 self-paced modules
Printable notes/games | 9 self-paced modules
Printable notes/games | Not required for Creative Program |
Staff Workshops | 4 online or on-site workshops | Available as professional learning through modules | Intergrated into weekly coaching sessions |
Family Engagement | On-demand workshop + games for home | On-demand workshop: Phonological/Phonemic strategies | Take-home story stones + digital guide |
Investment in 2026 | $5654 +GST | $4354 +GST | $4554 +GST |
Investment in 2027 | $6219 + GST | $4789 + GST | $5009 + GST |
Costs are per room/group (up to 28 children) and include onsite coaching, professional learning (online modules and workshops), printable resources, story stones (program specific), and family engagement materials. Costs reflect 2026 programming.
Early literacy and oral language supports the VEYLDF by:
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Building children’s communication skills (listening, speaking and vocabulary), supporting Outcome 5: Communication.
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Encouraging engagement with texts such as books, songs and rhymes, strengthening early literacy foundations and supporting Outcome 5: Communication.
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Promoting meaningful interactions and conversations, supporting children’s sense of belonging, voice and relationships and aligning with Outcome 1: Identity and Outcome 2: Community.
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Fostering curiosity about print, symbols and storytelling, supporting confident and involved learners in line with Outcome 4: Learning.
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Enhancing children’s confidence to express ideas, thoughts and feelings, supporting emotional wellbeing and self-regulation in line with Outcome 3: Wellbeing.
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