Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment

Grant Description

The Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment supports a 15% wage increase for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce. This initiative aims to retain educators by offering a wage supplement over a two-year period, starting December 2024, with payments made through the Child Care Subsidy System. Eligible providers must apply for the payment and pass it on to their staff.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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