The expansion of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) programme will enable children with additional needs to be supported and participate in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings beyond the time spent in the ECCE programme, both in and out of term, as announced as part of Budget 2024.

 

Below are the supports available to 38-week services for AIM Level 7 funding supports:
  • AIM Standard: 3 hours of support during ECCE hours.
  • AIM Plus: Additional 3 hours of support outside of ECCE hours, during ECCE term time.
  • AIM Non-Term: 6 hours of support during ECCE non-term time.

 

Please note a child wishing to apply for AIM Plus and/or AIM Non-term must have an AIM Standard application submitted in an ELC setting.

 

This expansion will allow ELC settings to apply for up to an additional 3 hours of support per day outside of ECCE hours during ECCE term time and up to an additional 6 hours of support per day during non-term times for 38-week services
 
The process for completing AIM Plus and AIM Non-Term applications will be available on the Early Years Hive on Monday 2 September 2024.