The payment supports eligible preschools in disadvantaged areas to purchase one or more tablet devices to be used specifically for the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program at their preschool.

ELLA is a fun, digital, play-based language learning program for children in preschool. It is delivered through applications (‘apps’) on tablet devices. ELLA apps have been specifically designed for preschool children and align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

What do you get?

• Access to seven apps in your preschool's choice of language
• A Liaison Officer who is available to support your preschool in implementing ELLA, and a responsive helpdesk available 9am - 4pm (AEST) weekdays
• Printable resources to support language activities
• Educational reporting and 'I can' statements that can be used to share children's learnings with families
• Background language and cultural information on the language your preschool has chosen
• Regular newsletters to keep you informed and provide tips on how to make the most of ELLA Professional learning

Please note this application form is only for new preschools to the program.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the ELLA program your service needs to be a preschool, kindergarten or childcare centre approved to operate by the relevant regulatory authority. Your preschool must also meet the following requirements:

• offer a preschool/kindergarten program that is provided primarily to children in the year before full-time school; only children enrolled in a preschool/kindergarten program are eligible to use the apps provided under the ELLA program
• be delivered by a degree-qualified early childhood teacher (as per ACECQA)
• the preschool must have an active internet and WiFi connection for the duration of participation in the ELLA program. The preschool must meet all costs associated with the internet and WiFi connection

• Phone: 1800 468 303
• Email: ella@esa.edu.au