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Recommendation On Measures and Restrictions For Early Childhood Services During Coronavirus Pandemic

Recommendation On Measures and Restrictions For Early Childhood Services During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has released a statement about COVID- 19 in children and early childhood services. They have suggested recommendations and measures put in place for services, while they continue to operate within the community during the…
Childcare Centre In Blacktown Hotspot For Coronavirus

Childcare Centre In Blacktown Hotspot For Coronavirus

NSW Health has confirmed that a childcare centre in Blacktown, in western Sydney, has been identified as a hotspot for the coronavirus with both staff and children infected.
Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package

Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package

Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Morrison Government that will help deliver relief and support to the early childhood education and care industry.
Jobkeeper Payment Package FAQ's For Early Childhood Services

Jobkeeper Payment Package FAQ's For Early Childhood Services

On 30 March 2020, the Federal Government announced the introduction of the JobKeeper Payment package.
Early Childhood And OOSH Services Fear Collapse

Early Childhood And OOSH Services Fear Collapse

Early Childhood Services and OOSH Centers fear they may never recover from the coronavirus crisis as 4 out of 5 services are on the brink of collapse and both sectors told they have to wait for financial relief from the…
Support Provided For Family Day Care Services Due To Coronavirus

Support Provided For Family Day Care Services Due To Coronavirus

If you're running a Family Day Care service that needs to close or if you have to reduce your business activities due to Coronavirus you may be able to receive support from a variety of different sources. These include Coronavirus…
20 Extra Absent Days Allowed For Children In Childcare

20 Extra Absent Days Allowed For Children In Childcare

Before parents lose government subsidies on childcare fees, young children are given an extra 20 days of absences, as part of the government's response to coronavirus.
Government Support Given To Early Childhood Services As They Continue To Remain Open

Government Support Given To Early Childhood Services As They Continue To Remain Open

With 1.3 million children in childcare and about 200,000 staff employed in the early childhood education and care sector, services throughout Australia will continue to remain open. The federal government's expert medical advice is for early childhood services to remain…
Alternative Options For Services Having Difficulties With Food Supplies

Alternative Options For Services Having Difficulties With Food Supplies

Some services are having difficulty ordering food and essential items from their usual food supplier. This could be mainly due to widespread public fear of the Coronavirus and the potential periods of isolation and lockdowns.
Man Charged For Claiming $100,000 In False Childcare Subsidy Payments

Man Charged For Claiming $100,000 In False Childcare Subsidy Payments

In South Granville, NSW, a 33-year-old man has been recently charged for allegedly claiming almost $100,000 in false childcare subsidy payments.
FAQs On Coronavirus Answered For All Services Staying Open

FAQs On Coronavirus Answered For All Services Staying Open

The following FAQ's were developed and responded to by Early Childhood Australia for all services currently opened. Questions answered include, if a child/parent has coronavirus what steps does a service have to take, what happens during forced closure, charging families…
Free COVID-19 Infection Control Training For All Educators

Free COVID-19 Infection Control Training For All Educators

This 30-minute free online training available for Educators covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19.
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