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March quarter 2025 data tables
This file contains data about the Child Care Subsidy in the March quarter 2025.
How to apply for the worker retention payment
This guide will help early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers apply for the worker retention payment.
Reporting requirements for prescribed discounts
From 7 July 2025, it will be mandatory for approved Child Care Subsidy (CCS) providers to report prescribed third-party payments and prescribed provider-funded discounts when submitting and updating session reports.
2024 Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census report
The National Workforce Census (NWC) is the only national census of its type in Australia.
December quarter 2024 data tables
This file contains data about the Child Care Subsidy in the Dec quarter 2024
Frequently asked questions for the ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Support Payment
This document answers frequently asked questions about the ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Support Payment.
Worker retention payment badge
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Worker retention payment poster
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Worker retention payment social media tile
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Inclusion Development Fund Subsidy funding 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2024
This is a listing of services that have had approved Inclusion Support Cases with start dates from 1 July 2016.
Download social media tiles for practicum exchange network
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September quarter 2024 data tables
This file contains data about the Child Care Subsidy in the Sept quarter 2024
In Home Care exemption to qualification declaration and information form
This form is for early childhood education and care providers who wish to engage In Home Care (IHC) educators who do not meet minimum qualification requirements to work with families in remote or very remote areas.
2024–25 practicum exchange living allowance guidelines
These guidelines contain information about the 2024–25 practicum exchange living allowance.
Review of the Community Child Care Fund restricted grant
In 2023, the department commissioned Deloitte to review the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) restricted grant. The final report was released in October 2024.
Worker retention payment webinar slides
Presentation slides for the worker retention payment webinar held on 10 October 2024.
