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Agency:
Tasmanian Early Years Foundation
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 2005
End Date:
07 Oct 2016
Description:
The Tasmanian Early Years Foundation (TEYF) supported and promoted the wellbeing, development and learning of Tasmanian children up to the age of 6 years. The TEYF was managed by a 10 member Board. In addition to the seven community members on the Board, ex-officio members included the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner for Children.;;;;As part of the 2014-15 State Budget the Government listed the TEYF Board as one of the boards to be abolished as part of the Government's decision to reduce boards and committees.
Information Sources:
http://www.earlyyears.org.au/ and Tasmanian Early Years Foundation (Winding-up) Bill 2016 fact sheet
Legislation Creating:
Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Act 2005
Legislation Abolishing Agency:
Tasmanian Early Years Foundation (Winding-up) Act 2016
Functions Performed:
Education and training