Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Workforce Paid Practicum Grant Opportunity Guidelines (2026-2027)

Overview

The purpose of the Paid Practicum grant is to provide a wage subsidy to give ECEC Employees paid leave while they are undertaking their paid practicum. Eligibility: Only ECEC services currently approved for and receiving the Childcare Subsidy (CCS) under Family Assistance Law, including long day care, family day care, in-home care, centre-based day care and outside school hours care services, are eligible and can apply for their employees. To be eligible for a grant the employee must be: · an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia or hold a valid work visa (including student visa) allowing employment in the ECEC sector; and · a contact worker - an educator who is part of the adult to child ratio at a Service or who provides direct early childhood education and care, or supervision for children in other care types, such as IHC or FDC; or a non-contact worker – a director or educational leader who provides direct support, early childhood education and care, or supervision

Eligibility Requirements

131001 - Child Care

Who Can Apply

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.