Tag: wages (articles)

3 Mar 2026 3 min read

Understanding the Wage Increase and Retention Payment

Childcare Articles

From 1 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission has officially increased wages under the Children’s Services Award. This decision came after a review into gender‑based undervaluation, meaning educators’ work is now recognised as more...

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27 Feb 2026 4 min read

Understanding Your New Classification Level in the Children’s Services Award From 2026

Childcare Articles

From 2026, every educator covered by the Children’s Services Award will move into a new, simplified classification structure. Instead of navigating 30 different levels, educators will transition into one of eight new Children's Se...

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15 Dec 2025 5 min read

Q: What Happens to Our Pay When the Grant Ends?

Childcare Articles

We know many of you are feeling unsure about what will happen to your pay once the Wage Increase Grant ends. This message is here to give you a clear, honest explanation so you know exactly what to expect.

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3 Dec 2025 6 min read

The Truth About the 15% Grant

Childcare Articles

In late 2024, the Australian Government announced a 15% wage increase for early childhood educators. The so‑called “15% grant” is actually a government‑funded wage subsidy that delivers a 15% pay rise for early childhood educators...

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2 Dec 2025 3 min read

The Temporary Grant Mislabelled as a Pay Rise

Childcare Articles

Caring for and teaching children is some of the most important work in the country. For decades, early childhood educators have carried this responsibility without fair recognition in their pay. The federal government’s announceme...

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2 Sep 2025 4 min read

Unpaid Overtime in Early Childhood Education: Know Your Rights Under the Children’s Services Award

Childcare Articles

In early childhood services across Australia, educators are often expected to stay beyond their rostered hours to complete tasks—cleaning, documentation, ratio coverage, or closing duties. But when this extra time goes unpaid, it’...

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8 Jan 2022 7 min read

Classification Levels For ECT's In Early Childhood Services

Childcare Articles

For ECT's working in early childhood services, they are on the Educational Services Teachers Award and there are 5 Classification Levels which determines their rate of pay.  

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