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Outcomes of Capacity to Contribute (CTC) score reviews
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Provides information about CTC scores determined as part of a CTC score review process.
In Home Care National Guidelines
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The In Home Care National Guidelines provides information about the legislative and policy framework for the IHC program.
In Home Care Handbook
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The In Home Care Handbook provides guidance on how the IHC program operates.
Celebrating 50 Connected Beginnings sites across Australia
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On 16 January 2025, the Australian Government launched the 50th Connected Beginnings site in Kununurra, Western Australia.
Celebrating 50 Connected Beginnings sites across Australia
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Today the Australian Government launched the 50th Connected Beginnings site in Kununurra, Western Australia.
Online Formative Assessment Initiative
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This fact sheet provides an overview of A(i) and A(ii), the Online Formative Assessment Initiative, under the National School Reform Agreement.
Child Care Subsidy
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Child Care Subsidy (CCS) helps families with the costs of child care. Families must meet eligibility criteria to get CCS. The amount of CCS a family can get depends on their circumstances.
Using early childhood education and care
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Australian families receive help with the cost of early childhood education and care (ECEC) through the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Extra support
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We have support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, services and families facing difficult or challenging circumstances.
How to get more help
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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can get help administering the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) in a few different ways.
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.
Early childhood's online learning platform turns one
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Geccko, a free online learning platform for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, has marked one year since its launch.
Working with children checks
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A working with children check is a safeguard to protect the health and safety of children. Under Family Assistance Law, early childhood education and care providers have specific obligations regarding working with children checks.
Background checks
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Certain people at an early childhood education and care service must have background checks. Providers must have evidence of these checks. In some cases, providers must report the details of the checks to us.
How to access the Child Care Subsidy System
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The Child Care Subsidy System (CCSS) is the online system we use to administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). It holds records like enrolments and session reports. This information is used to calculate payments for families.
Early childhood education and care laws
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Family Assistance Law (FAL) sets the rules for providers that administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). The National Law and National Regulations outline the legal obligations of approved providers, nominated supervisors, and educators.
Balancing payments
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At the end of each financial year Services Australia compares a family’s income estimate with their actual income to check they got the right amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS). This process is called balancing.
Financial reporting for large providers
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Large early childhood education and care providers must report financial information, including information about revenue, profits, and leasing arrangements.