The State Government is investing more than $4 million over four years to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program to support children facing disadvantage.

More South Australians are accessing training in areas of demand, with the State Government’s investments targeting labour market shortages.

Ten public preschools and schools have been granted additional funding by the State Government.

Two pivotal South Australian group training organisations – the Motor Trade Association (MTA) and the Master Builders Association (MBA) – have joined forces with the State Government to be part of Tonsley Technical College.

A national expert in early childhood – who led the introduction of preschool changes in Victoria – has been appointed to lead the reform of the early years system in South Australia and the delivery of universal preschool for three-year-olds.