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National Pyjama Day On 17th July 2020

National Pyjama Day On 17th July 2020

National Pyjama Day is on Friday 17th July.
Unpaid Pandemic Leave and Annual Leave At Half Pay Extended

Unpaid Pandemic Leave and Annual Leave At Half Pay Extended

Fair Work Commission has extended the entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay for the Children's Services Award until 30 September 2020.
Preschoolers Caught Wearing Allegedly Harmful Coronavirus Protector Device

Preschoolers Caught Wearing Allegedly Harmful Coronavirus Protector Device

Three children from three preschools in Sydney's south attended care wearing "'Virus Shut Out'". This device allegedly protects the wearer by "effectively blocking airborne particles and bacteria".
Woman Charged With Allegedly Defrauding Childcare Centre For More Than $70,000

Woman Charged With Allegedly Defrauding Childcare Centre For More Than $70,000

A former administrative employee working at a community-operated childcare centre at Roselands has been charged with defrauding the centre of more than $70,000.
1.75% Wage Increase Now Applies For Children's Services Award and Educational Services Award

1.75% Wage Increase Now Applies For Children's Services Award and Educational Services Award

Educators and ECT's who are currently earning minimum wages from the Children's Services Award 2010 or the Educational Service Teachers Award, 2010 will now receive a 1.75% pay increase from the first full pay period.
NAIDOC Week Postponed Until November 2020

NAIDOC Week Postponed Until November 2020

The National NAIDOC Committee has announced NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 8-15 November 2020, instead of being held typically in July.
1.75% Increase To Children's Services Award From 01 July 2020

1.75% Increase To Children's Services Award From 01 July 2020

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages including the Children's Services Award and Educational Services Teachers Award.
$3.6 Million Childcare Fraudster Appeals Conviction Over Racist Jury

$3.6 Million Childcare Fraudster Appeals Conviction Over Racist Jury

A childcare operator, in NSW, is behind bars over wrongly claiming $3.6 million in government benefits. She recently failed to overturn and argue her conviction, after multiple jurors allegedly exhibited bias against her by calling her "bogan" during her 2016…
Over 190 Childcare Providers Being Investigated Over Alleged Funding Breach

Over 190 Childcare Providers Being Investigated Over Alleged Funding Breach

The Education Department has received more than 1,900 tip-offs between early April and early June over complaints that childcare providers may have breach funding rules over the temporary COVID-19 relief package.
Free Childcare Ends, JobKeeper Ends Replaced By $708 Million Support Package

Free Childcare Ends, JobKeeper Ends Replaced By $708 Million Support Package

Educational Minister Dan Tehan has announced that its free childcare scheme will be stopped on 12 July, moving to reintroduce childcare subsidies for parents. A 3 month $708 million support package will be offered instead of Jobkeeper as that also…
Melbourne Kindergarten Closes After Positive COVID-19 Result

Melbourne Kindergarten Closes After Positive COVID-19 Result

In Melbourne's northeast, a Kindergarten has closed after a teacher-tested positive to coronavirus.
Children's Services Award and Pandemic Leave

Children's Services Award and Pandemic Leave

The Children's Service Award has now included a temporary entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave.
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