Flying Start Early Childhood Awards

Nominations for the Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) inaugural Flying Start Early Childhood Awards are now open!

The awards celebrate the dedication, expertise and heart of early childhood educators and services that help children thrive in learning and life. The awards are open to all early childhood professionals and services working across long day care, sessional preschools, Aboriginal organisations, allied health and community services in South Australia. 

You may nominate yourself, a colleague, a service, a provider or a community service organisation. Information about the award categories and how to nominate is available in the nomination guide. 

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026. For more information visit OECD’s website or contact the Flying Start Early Childhood Awards team via phone: 1800 868 657 or email: OECD.Awards@sa.gov.au