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How to manage payments and fees
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Generally, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid to providers who pass it on to families. Families must make a co-contribution by paying the gap fee. Providers must take all reasonable steps to collect gap fees electronically.
Collecting gap fees
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Providers must take all reasonable steps to collect gap fees from families electronically. This is a requirement under Family Assistance Law (FAL).
In Home Care
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In Home Care (IHC) is a flexible form of early childhood education and care where an educator provides care in the child's home. It is restricted to families who can't access other types of approved care.
Professional development subsidy
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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can apply for a subsidy to help qualified staff to complete training that adds to their skills.
Family Day Care
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Family Day Care (FDC) is a type of early childhood education and care (ECEC) usually provided in the home of an educator.
Direct gap fee collection measure passes parliament
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The Australian Government’s legislation for the direct gap fee collection measure passed through the Australian parliament today.
Strengthening early childhood education and care regulation – legislation passes
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Today, legislation to strengthen regulation of the early childhood education and care sector passed parliament.
International Students
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The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) assists international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study.
Paid practicum subsidy
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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can get a subsidy to support early childhood teachers (ECTs) and educators in training to complete the practicum components of their degree.
Poster - balancing CCS basics
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Display this poster about Child Care Subsidy (CCS) balancing basics at your service or share it with your families.
FAQs - 20% reduction off all outstanding HELP loan debt
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The Australian Government will apply a 20% reduction to all student loans as at 1 June 2025, before indexation was applied, to reduce the debt burden for those with a student loan.
Lonsdale Institute Pty Ltd
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Lonsdale Institute Pty Ltd [02836F] will cease operating on Monday 14 July 2025.
How to update service business details in the provider Entry Point
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This task card explains how to update service business details in the Provider Entry Point (PEP).
How to update provider business details in the Provider Entry Point
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This task card explains how to update provider business details in the Provider Entry Point (PEP).
How to report vacancies in the Provider Entry Point
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This task card explains how to report vacancies in the Provider Entry Point (PEP).
How to update fees in the Provider Entry Point
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This task card explains how to update fees in the Provider Entry Point (PEP).
Strengthening early childhood education and care regulation – legislation introduced
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Today, the Australian Government introduced legislation to strengthen regulation of the early childhood education and care sector.
Provider tool kit
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Commonly used resources for early childhood education and care providers and services. Find guides, task cards, forms, videos and more.
Activity test for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
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Families can get at least 36 hours of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) per fortnight for each Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child in their care. This is regardless of their family’s activity level.