South Australia is introducing universal preschool for all 3-year-olds starting in 2026. This is a major change to early childhood education across the state. To help professionals prepare, the Office for Early Childhood Development is running the Flying Start Reform Roadshow — a series of events held in person and online.
If you work with or support young children and families in education, health, community services, or local government, these sessions are for you.
At each event, you will learn what’s changing and when, understand how the reforms will affect your role or organisation, ask questions, share your insights, and help shape how these reforms are delivered in your local area.
Events are free to attend.
Local events in Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains:
Wednesday 1 May
10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Two Wells Meet and Greet
Bella Mia Espresso Bar, 90 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Online Forum via MS Teams
Monday 6 May
10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Mallala Meet and Greet
Mallala Café, 5 Wasleys Road, Mallala
Tuesday 7 May
9:30 am to 11:00 am – Gawler Forum (morning session)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Gawler Forum (afternoon session)
Nixon Function Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler
Friday 23 May
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Online Forum via MS Teams
Register now: https://www.earlychildhood.sa.gov.au/whats-changing/flying-start-reform-roadshow
