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Young Academics Early Learning is excited to announce Tara Clark as the first recipient of the Young Academics Early Learning Centre Scholarship.
Young Academics, Sydney’s fastest-growing early childhood education and care provider, has generously established this scholarship to support the next generation of early childhood educators in Greater Western Sydney.
This scholarship will help facilitate Tara’s academic journey as she studies a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education at Western Sydney University.
Pictured (L to R): Kerry Staples, Megan Forrester, and Tara Clark
Pictured: Scholarship Recipient Tara Clark
Tara said that receiving this scholarship will enable her to achieve her educational goals, further develop her expertise in play-based learning, and create inclusive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
“My passion for caring and for helping to build a good life for children also comes from my personal experience growing up with ADHD and dyslexia,” Tara said about her decision to study early childhood education at Western.
“As someone passionate about creating positive partnerships with families and the wider community, I am committed to making a meaningful impact in the early childhood sector by focusing my attention to help tailor learning to a child’s individual needs.”
“I am committed to making a meaningful impact in the early childhood sector.”
Head of Human Resources at Young Academics Early Learning Centres, Trish Jaworski said:
“We’re proud to support the next generation of early childhood teachers through the Young Academics Scholarship. This partnership with Western Sydney University reflects our belief that meaningful, long-term investment in passionate future teachers will strengthen the entire early learning sector.”
“By backing students from day one, we look forward to contributing to children's early years with confident, capable, and deeply committed teachers.”
“We’re proud to support the next generation of early childhood teachers through the Young Academics Scholarship.”
Pictured (L to R): Kerry Staples, Megan Forrester, and Tara Clark
Kerry Staples, Director of Academic Program - Early Childhood Education, School of Education at Western Sydney University said:
“Tara is a very worthy recipient of this scholarship. It is a joy to hear Tara talk about the importance of learning in the early years, and the way her university experience is influencing her understanding of children and teaching. As a future teacher specialising in early childhood education, Tara understands she can make a real difference in the lives of children, families and communities as a future teacher.”
“Scholarships like this enable pre-service teachers like Tara to focus on their studies and their professional experiences in the sector. It reduces stress for young students and helps them gain the skills and knowledge they will need to be great early childhood teachers.”
“Thank you, Young Academics, for your contribution to the workforce of the future.”
“Thank you, Young Academics, for your contribution to the workforce of the future.”
ENDS
September 2025
Words: Deborah Prospero
Photos: Maya Saadat
