Worker Retention Payment Grant
Engagement Support
What is the Worker Retention Payment Grant Support service?
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The Australian Government have provided grant funding to NOSHSA under the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment Engagement Program. The purpose of the grant is to support Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved OSHC providers to:
- engage with, understand, prepare and apply for funding; and
- support providers awarded funding to comply with the conditions in the Guidelines and Grant Agreement.
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Should you wish to apply for the Worker Retention Payment, this complimentary, professional support service can assist all OSHC service providers (i.e. you don't have to be a NOSHSA member) to help you engage with a workplace instrument and access the WRP as soon as possible.
What FREE services are NOSHSA providing:
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Phone support 1300 781 749
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Assistance to understand, develop and implement workplace instrument
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Support with grant applications
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Workplace relations or legal advice
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Accounting advice
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Assistance with monitoring and implementing the Worker Retention Payment
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Assistance with complying with the Worker Retention Payment grant requirements
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Please note that the above services are fully funded until 30 June, 2026 and providers do not need to take out any subscription to access these FREE services.
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Workplace Instruments
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Individual Flexibility Arrangements
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Enterprise Agreements
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Jurisdiction specific instruments for Queensland P&Cs
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If you have not yet decided which workplace instrument best meets your circumstances and you would like to talk to NOSHSA about your options before landing on a decision, please complete our contacts form or phone 1300 781 749
Our team is here to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your OSHC service and supports your employees effectively.
Where can I find out more?
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Worker retention payment guidelines now available - Department of Education, Australian Government
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“The program is like a community, we are like a family here. After School Care is like the modern neighbourhood, children of primary school age coming together and playing in our OSHC neighbourhood. Work in OSHC is appealing for many educators because it is fun and dynamic and the children are so creative and inspiring. It’s awesome to watch them learn and grow in OSHC.” Coordinator
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“My interactions with the children are the most integral part of my job, they are the reason I’m here. Their individuality, their humour, their growth and their agency. It is rewarding and joyful to be a part of the children’s day to day lives.” Educator