From 1 March 2026, changes arising from the gender-based undervaluation final determination will begin flowing through to payroll systems across the early childhood education and care sector.
While classification mapping has been a critical first step, providers must now ens...
A key component of the gender-based undervaluation determination is the new, simplified classification structure of employees under the Children’s Services Award (2010).
This amendment to the award will not change the role or duty of an employee - it is only simplifying the currently comp...
As many of you are likely aware, the Fair Work Commission have released a final determination for their gender-based undervaluation priority award review.
The resulting determination will see significant changes take place within the Children's Services Award (2010) to award classifications and...
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...
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