Resources
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children - Murdoch Children's Research Institute
The department engaged the Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute to review the impacts of COVID-19 on children 0-5 years. The report covers detailed findings as well as the impact of disruptions to ECEC attendance.
FAQ: South East Queensland and NSW Flood Support payments
A series of frequently asked questions about the Flood Support Payments for the floods in South East Queensland and New South Wales.
Higher Child Care Subsidy factsheet
Downloadable factsheet for child care services about the higher Child Care Subsidy.
Higher Child Care Subsidy poster 1
Printable poster for child care services about the higher Child Care Subsidy.
Higher Child Care Subsidy poster 2
Printable poster for child care services about the higher Child Care Subsidy.
CCS Governance Statement - FDC Service Applicants
The document that applicants must complete to address governance arrangements for a family day care service as part of an application for Child Care Subsidy Approval.
Preschool Outcomes Measure Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference
This document outlines the terms of reference for the Preschool Outcomes Measure Expert Advisory Group. The group was set up to advise the Australian Government on how to measure the benefits of preschool for children.
March quarter 2021
File contains data on families and children in child care for the March quarter 2021
Evaluation of Connected Beginnings Program: final report 2019
Australian Healthcare Associates was appointed to evaluate the Connected Beginnings program, which has been progressively rolled out since July 2016. This report presents findings on the program’s effectiveness, key learnings and characteristics of successful program sites.
Infographic – CCS balancing journey
Infographic – CCS balancing journey available for display
CCS Approval Notification Obligations
Explains required notifications CCS Approved providers must make to the department to comply with their obligations under family assistance law.
Notification of Serious Incident Form
Any serious incident at a CCCFR service that may occur or has occurred that poses a risk to the health, safety or wellbeing of a child or children attending the service must be reported to the department within 24 hours using this form (or a copy of the form sent to your regulatory authority).
Notification of Serious Incidents Factsheet
This factsheet explains how and when to report any serious incident that may arise at a CCCFR service that poses a risk to the health, safety or wellbeing of a child or children attending.
December quarter 2020
File contains data on families and children in child care for the December quarter 2020
September quarter 2020
File contains data on families and children in child care for the September quarter 2020.
CCCF Round 3 Priority Areas
A list of Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) Priority Areas for Round 3. The CCCF Priority Areas Round 3 list is for CCCF Round 3 applications only. This list is not for use in other CCCF programs at this time.
Streamlining Early Childhood Education and Care Approval Processes Across Jurisdictions Consultation Regulation Impact Statement
Organisations and individuals with an interest in streamlining the approval process are invited to review the options outlined in the Streamlining Early Childhood Education and Care Approval Processes Across Jurisdictions Consultation Regulation Impact Statement.
- Download Streamlining Early Childhood Education and Care Approval Processes Across Jurisdictions Consultation Regulation Impact Statement as a PDF (882.92kb)
- Download Streamlining Early Childhood Education and Care Approval Processes Across Jurisdictions Consultation Regulation Impact Statement as a DOCX (1.44mb)
Inclusion Support Program Information sheet - Change of Ownership
This Information Sheet contains information for early childhood education and care services going through a change of service ownership or change of Child Care Subsidy Approval ID that wish to access or continue to access support through the ISP.
Suspension on Request of Child Care Subsidy Approval Fact Sheet
Explains the voluntary suspension process under family assistance law and the implications in relation to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Provider and Service Approval.