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Results of the 2024 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) were released today
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The AEDC is a national measure of early childhood development. It’s conducted every 3 years to examine how children have developed by the time they start school.
Incoming Government Brief 2025 – Minister Clare
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An administrative release of a redacted version of the department's Incoming Government Briefs provided to Ministers following the 2025 Federal Election.
Applying for a child wellbeing determination
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If a child in receipt of Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing will be at risk for longer than 6 weeks, you can apply for a determination. A determination gives families access to the subsidy for up to 13 weeks at a time.
International students studying in Australia between 2005 and 2024
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This page provides a historical analysis of the total number of international students who have studied in Australia on student visas between 2005 and 2024. This is an annual count of individual students (each student is counted only once).
Incoming Government Brief 2025 – Assistant Minister Hill
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An administrative release of a redacted version of the department's Incoming Government Briefs provided to Ministers following the 2025 Federal Election.
Incoming Government Brief 2025 – Minister Walsh
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An administrative release of a redacted version of the department's Incoming Government Briefs provided to Ministers following the 2025 Federal Election.
International students studying in Australia (2005 – 2024)
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The file contains a count of international students studying in Australia between 2005 and 2024, by source country.
Talking with the family
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If you think a family is eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing, it's important to have a conversation with them before applying on their behalf. This page has guidance on talking to families.
Identifying a child at risk
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If you identify a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect, their family may be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing. This page outlines when a child is considered at risk.
Establishing eligibility for child wellbeing
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Before applying for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing on behalf of a family, you must take steps to establish their eligibility. You must also ensure the child is enrolled correctly so the subsidy can be paid.
Issuing a child wellbeing certificate
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A certificate gives a family immediate access to Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing for up to 6 weeks.
Inclusion in early childhood
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Information and resources to help early childhood education and care (ECEC) services ensure every child can access, participate meaningfully in, and experience positive outcomes from ECEC.
Professional development opportunities
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We’re supporting early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers to offer professional development opportunities to teachers and educators. Support includes subsidies and an online network to help staff complete training and practicums.
Strengthening early childhood inclusive practices
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To support inclusion in early childhood education and care (ECEC), we have engaged ACECQA to develop an Inclusive Practice Framework.
Child Care Subsidy
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Child Care Subsidy (CCS) helps families with the costs of child care. Families must meet eligibility criteria to get CCS. The amount of CCS a family can get depends on their circumstances.
Approved providers and courses
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Following is a list of providers and courses approved under the Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships (Women in STEM) Program.
Providing early childhood education and care
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The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid to early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers who pass it on to families as a fee reduction.
Worker retention payment backdating deadline extended
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We are giving early childhood education and care providers more time to apply for the worker retention payment and receive backdated payments.