



Eligibility Criteria as set out by the Federal Government
To receive the payment, you must meet the requirements set out by the Australian Government, this includes:
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Approved for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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Operate at least one CBDC or OSHC service.
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Must agree to limit fees by not increase your fees by more than: 4.4% between 8 August 2024 and 7 August 2025 and 4.2% between 8 August 2025 and 7 August 2026.
The payment will cover workers at your services who:
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Are covered by either the Children’s Services Award 2010 or the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020, or
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Primarily undertake the duties covered in either of these awards but are covered by a different award or instrument, like a state industrial instrument (this includes ECT’s, Educators, Cooks, Coordinators, Room Leaders, Support Workers and trainees).
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