Conditions and information on the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package
Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Last updated on Wednesday, 08 December 2021
For more information about the Australian Government’s new Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package payments for service providers which includes:
• Conditions you are required to meet
• How the payments are calculated
• Information and eligibility for supplementary payments
• Information on Exceptional Circumstance Supplementary Payment
• JobKeeper Payment
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Go to the Australian Government Department of Education Skills and Employment Website
For up to date information on COVID-19 for providers and services click here and for the latest Video information sessions please click here
Transition Arrangements
The Australian Government’s transition arrangements to support the return to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) on 13 July 2020 outlines key dates and activities including frequently asked questions and resources that include:
Transition information for Family Day Care providers
Additional Child Care Subsidy - transition arrangements
Additional Child Care Subsidy (temporary financial hardship)
Additional Child Care Subsidy (transition to work)
It is advisable to check the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website to ensure you are using the latest information.
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