Applications open this month for a professional development subsidy for national child safety training, part of the National Child Safety Grants administered by the Australian Government.
It is mandatory for everybody working or volunteering in an ECEC service regulated under the NQF to complete national child safety training by 27 August 2026. The professional development subsidy provides financial support to Child Care Subsidy approved ECEC providers to meet this requirement. Please note that sessional staff are not eligible for the grant.
The grants will provide five hours of support for eligible educators towards the completion of the national child safety training only.
Applications open for the professional development subsidy for national child safety training on 28 April 2026 and close on 3 July 2026.
Further information
Information about the grants is now available on the Department of Education website: Guidelines for professional development and paid practicum subsidies.
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