This session is designed for Providers that have already been approved to receive worker retention payment funding and will be broken down into two parts as follows:

Part 1 (30 minutes):

• Important changes you need to implement from 1 December 2025
• Gender Undervaluation proceedings affecting the Children's Services Award 2010
• Understanding how the ECEC WRP Grant Opportunity Guidelines have changed over time – checking your arrangements are up-to-date
• A summary of what Providers should do to prepare for the 1 December changes
• Free assistance available from Australian Industry Group to help you prepare

Part 2 (30 minutes):

• Updates from Australian Industry Group

Part 1 of this briefing session is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment Engagement Program grant.

This session is designed for Providers that have not yet applied for worker retention payment funding and will be broken down into two parts as follows:

Part 1 (30 minutes):

• Key eligibility requirements for Providers
• Application process
• Free assistance available from Australian Industry Group to apply for the Worker Retention Payment

Part 2 (30 minutes):

• Updates from Australian Industry Group

Part 1 of this briefing session is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment Engagement Program grant.

Please select at least one briefing date.