The Australian Industry Group has been awarded an Australian Government grant to assist eligible Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) providers access funding under the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Program.
You are invited to attend a free briefing on the early childhood education and care (ECEC) worker retention payment. This payment, provided by the Australian Government, aims to increase wages for eligible workers.
The payment will be available for two years, from 2 December 2024 to 30 November 2026. It will be issued through a grant agreement and delivered via the Child Care Subsidy System. Eligible providers must have a workplace instrument that complies with the Grant Guidelines.
Australian Industry Group has been selected to provide free support to assist Providers to update and maintain compliant arrangements following changes to minimum rates payable. As part of this, Australian Industry Group is running online briefings between 12th November 2025 and 3rd December 2025.
Register below to attend these live briefings.
Ai Group Members have access to expert advice and analysis to ensure you know how workplace changes will impact your business. We are your powerful business ally.
Our expert team can help you access funding under the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Program.
Contact us today to start the process.