More services will now be eligible for the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) from 1 December 2025.
Previously, services who exceeded the 4.4% Fee Growth Cap from 08/08/2024 to 07/08/2025 were not eligible to receive the WRP.
The Department have now changed this rule so that more ECEC services can rec...
Are you struggling with calculating WRP backpay for your team? You’re not alone.
With numerous rate changes, different award classifications and changes in WRP rates, it can be confusing to work out exactly what is owed and for what period.
This overview is designed to help approved providers – and a...
On 1 December 2025, the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) minimum rates will increase by an additional 5% as part of the Australian Government’s second stage of the WRP pay rise initiative. This brings the total uplift to 15% above the relevant award rate.
Keeping accurate, consistent records helps services stay confident in meeting their Worker Retention Payment (WRP) obligations. To make this easier, ACA has developed a practical WRP Record Keeping Template — a structured Excel workbook designed to help services who want a clear, easy way ...
One of the most common questions we hear from providers is: “How do I set up the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) in my payroll system?”
Because different services use different systems (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or others), there isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. But the principles are the same across ...
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