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3 Day Guarantee
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All Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families can get 3 days of subsidised child care per week, or 72 hours a fortnight. This started on 5 January 2026 and replaces the previous activity test.
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.
Cross Jurisdictional Review Progress Report
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Cross Jurisdictional Review Progress Report on Responses to the Productivity Commission's 2009 Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes provides an update on actions taken.
How to administer Child Care Subsidy
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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers that administer Child Care Subsidy (CCS) must comply with Family Assistance Law (FAL). Providers and services must perform specific tasks to administer CCS payments.
Funded research infrastructure projects
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Funding is currently provided to the following projects through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy.
NT Community Child Care Fund Restricted Regulatory Project Final Report
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The 2022 Capacity and Capability Review final report into the Community Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR) child care centres and providers.
Weekly Inclusion Development Fund Manager report
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A report summarising activities undertaken by the Inclusion Development Fund Manager.
Secretary's diary
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Extract of the Secretary's diary for the period 3 July – 30 August 2026
Observing the evolution of the South Australian Harmful Algal Bloom
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A significant Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) was identified in South Australian (SA) waters around the Fleurieu Peninsula in March 2025. This happened to coincide with an ongoing severe marine heatwave.
Block Grant Authority contact details
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For information on how to apply for capital funding, non-government schools should contact the relevant Block Grant Authority in their state or territory.
Great Australian Bight marine diversity expedition
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Parks Australia and the South Australian Department for Environment and Water (DEW) recently collaborated on an expedition to investigate one of Australia's most remote and least understood marine environments.
Revealing Antarctica's future
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Building more accurate climate projections by resolving the complex interactions between ice, ocean, and atmosphere.