Early Childhood

In Australia, early childhood education and care is delivered by providers and services in the states and territories and subsidised by the Australian Government.

Building a universal early education and care system

The Australian Government has announced next steps building a universal early education and care system.

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For providers

The Child Care Subsidy is generally paid to approved providers who pass it on to families as a fee reduction.
For families

Families receive help with the cost of early childhood education and care through the Child Care Subsidy.
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High quality and affordable early childhood education and care gives children the best start in life and means parents and carers can work, train, study and volunteer.
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Wage increase for the early childhood workforce

The Australian Government is funding a wage increase for the early childhood education and care workforce.

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Provider how-to

Easy how-to guides for early childhood education and care providers to administer Child Care Subsidy.

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Grants and extra support

There is a range of extra support available to providers, educators and staff, and families.

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