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Newsletters to the early childhood education and care sector
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We send regular email newsletters to early childhood education and care providers and services. Access previous email newsletters to find information on important topics.
Strategic Framework
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Acknowledging technology and scientific changes over time, the Government’s approach to strategic long term planning for National Research Infrastructure (NRI) incorporates the development of regular roadmaps (every five years) to refresh th
Managing third-party payments and discounts
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Families who receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) must make a co-contribution to their early childhood education and care (ECEC) fees. They do this by paying the gap fee.
Inclusion Agencies
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Inclusion Agencies deliver the Inclusion Support Program. These agencies provide support and advice to early childhood education and care services to help them address barriers to inclusion.
Inclusion Support Portal
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The Inclusion Support Portal (IS Portal) is the online platform where early childhood education and care services interact with the Inclusion Support Program.
Inclusion Development Fund
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The Inclusion Development Fund provides funding to help services address barriers to inclusion that cannot be resolved by support from an Inclusion Agency or the Specialist Equipment Library.
Enhancing international student graduate outcomes
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Below are some resources to help education providers to enhance their international students’ study experience when in Australia and improve their graduate outcomes for employability.
Senate Continuing Order – Listing of Entity Contracts
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On 20 June 2001, the Senate agreed to an Order requiring each Minister to table a letter advising that a list of contracts in respect of each entity administered by that Minister has been placed on the Internet with access to the list through the
Education Senate Order for Entity Contracts 2024-25 FY Non-Procurement Contract Listing
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On 20 June 2001, the Senate agreed to an Order requiring each Minister to table a letter advising that a list of contracts in respect of each entity administered by that Minister has been placed on the Internet with access to the list through the
Early childhood wages
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The Australian Government will fund a wage increase for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce through a worker retention payment.
Inclusion Support Program
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The Inclusion Support Program helps early childhood education and care (ECEC) services address barriers to inclusion. It helps children with additional needs participate in ECEC through tailored support and funding to services.
Senate Continuing Order — Listing of Departmental Files
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Not all files titles have to be published, certain categories, such as titles that contain commercially confidential or identifiably personal information or that are related to the internal administration of the department, are exempt from publica
Notice given to early childhood education and care services not meeting standards
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We have initiated compliance actions against early childhood education and care (ECEC) services that are failing to meet National Quality Standards (NQS).
How to apply for the worker retention payment
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This guide will help early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers apply for the worker retention payment.
Business Institute of Australia
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Business Institute of Australia Pty Ltd [02607G], trading as Business Institute of Australia, ceased operating on Monday 11 August 2025.
Additional information on managed growth
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Information on arrangements for 2026, accessing information through the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS), and exemption categories.
Sector webinar on managed growth settings in 2026
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The Department of Education and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations held webinars for the sector on 7 and 8 August 2025. Slides are available for providers.
Enforcement action register
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We take enforcement action against early childhood education and care providers and services who do not comply with Family Assistance Law. We may publish details of our enforcement action in the public interest.