Early Childhood Education and Care
Motion:
That ICPA (Aust) advocate to the Minister for Early Childhood Education and Care and Minister for Education for an addition of a 5th criteria in the Additional Childcare Subsidy for Geographically Isolated Children.
Explanation:
Currently in-home care gap fees are approximately four times more than those in Metro locations. Families in Rural and remote areas of Australia have many additional costs when accessing the Childcare Subsidy. These costs include covering the costs of travel, food and accommodation for the educator. It is only fair and equitable that geographically isolated families should be eligible for the ACCS to minimise costs.
