Online learning

Get early childhood compliance knowledge online, or Geccko, is our online learning platform for the early childhood education and care sector.

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Geccko is designed to help you comply with your obligations under Family Assistance Law. Family Assistance Law sets the rules for administering Child Care Subsidy.

On Geccko, you can:

  • complete self-paced e-learning courses
  • download course certificates upon completion
  • access other resources such as videos and tip sheets.

The courses are suitable for all staff across all approved care types.

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Available courses

The following courses are currently available:

  • Overview of Family Assistance Law and National Law
  • Fit and proper person requirements
  • Persons with management or control
  • Family Assistance Law notification requirements
  • Understanding enrolments
  • Reporting sessions of care
  • Fraud awareness
  • Electronic payment of gap fees
  • Accurate fee reporting
  • Working with children checks
  • Additional Child Care Subsidy.

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Technical support

If you encounter any issues, please contact our Geccko online learning team at Geccko@education.gov.au.

Provider approvals learning courses

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) provides online learning courses about opening an education and care service in Australia. You can learn about becoming an approved child care provider and your responsibilities under the National Law and Family Assistance Law by visiting the ACECQA website.