For some long-serving staff, the new Award minimum after the 1 July 2026 increase is still lower than the Award minimum, they were entitled to on 28 February 2026. To stop these staff from taking a pay cut, FWC introduced “Retained Minimum Rates.”
The Children’s Services Award has 8 clear levels. These levels make it…
Casual educators in early childhood services are paid under the Children’s Services…
If you’re doing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care…
From July 2026, educators under the Children's Services Award, will see both a 5% gender equity increase and a 4.75% annual award rise, with further staged increases to follow. The WRG is temporary and will be phased out, ensuring all educators are treated equally under the Award. Importantly, these increases...
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Worker Retention Payment…
A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a…
Fresh fee hikes in 2026 have pushed childcare costs to record highs…
