The Department of Education has just announced that the deadline for application submissions to the WRP which allow for back payments has been extended to 30 September 2025.
The Department has also amended the Grant Guidelines from requiring ‘completed’ applications by the new deadline, to now only requiring ‘submitted’ applications – this will enable applications to still be eligible for backdating even if there are errors within their application that require amendment.
Additionally, the funding review backdating end date has also been extended to 31 October 2025.
If you have not yet applied for the WRP but still intend to, you now have more time to put your application together. Additionally if you wish to adopt the Multi-Employer Agreement as your preferred workplace instrument, this is still possible.
How to Join the Multi-Employer Agreement (MEA)
We can help you adopt the the MEA via our free MEA Support Service. Round 7 is now open, but you must act soon.
To get started, just register via our online form here and then submit your voter roll (i.e. a list of your staff and their direct contact details) by5pm Thursday 19 June.
Take advantage of our free Worker Retention Payment Support Service
If you're not sure whether to apply for the WRP, or you would like to apply but you're not sure which workplace instrument would work best for your service's circumstances, we can help you make an informed decision and support you through the relevant processes.
Our worker retention payment team at ACA National are available Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm AEST, and we offer a free service to all early learning service providers - regardless of whether or not you are an ACA member.
You can reach out to our team on 1300 856 379 or via email at wrp@childcarealliance.org.au.
We look forward to helping you make the best decision for your service and ensuring you receive the support you need.
