Unpacking Changes to the CSA

10th February, 2026

Time:

Australian Western Standard Time (WA)- 8.00am

Australian Central Standard Time (NT)- 9.30am

Australian Eastern Standard Time (QLD)- 10.00am

Australian Central Daylight Time (SA)- 10.30am

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS)- 11.00am

Join us for a free online session unpacking the changes to the Children’s Services Award arising from the gender-based undervaluation decision handed down on 10 December 2025.

Designed for OSHC employers and leaders, this practical session will help you confidently navigate what’s changing and what it means for your service/s from 1 March 2026.

We will cover:
• How to map existing classifications to the new award levels
• How the Worker Retention Payment interacts with the award changes
• Clarifying common areas of confusion for employers and employees
• Practical options and guidance for tracking the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) across the staged award increases
• Templates and resources to support clear communication with employees about the changes and their implications

This session is ideal if you have applied or are approved for the WRP and want clear explanations, practical tools, and confidence that you’re implementing the changes correctly.

11th February, 2026

Time:

Australian Western Standard Time (WA)- 8.00am

Australian Central Standard Time (NT)- 9.30am

Australian Eastern Standard Time (QLD)- 10.00am

Australian Central Daylight Time (SA)- 10.30am

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS)- 11.00am

Not receiving the Worker Retention Payment but looking at the best way to implement the Children’s Services Award changes?

This free online session is designed for OSHC providers who want an understanding of the changes arising from the gender-based undervaluation decision of 10 December 2025, and how wage increases will impact them from 1 March 2026.

We will unpack what’s changing from 1 March 2026 and consider strategies to help offset the financial impact.

This session will cover:

A clear explanation of the new Children’s Services Award classifications and pay increases
What the changes mean for providers not eligible for the WRP
Options to help offset increased employment costs
Templates and resources to support clear communication with employees about the changes and their implications
Tools and considerations to support informed decision-making and sustainability
It's not too late to apply for the WRP, are you eligible and how to go about it?