Explainer video of Federal Government's 10%-15% wage increase proposal

As announced on 8 August 2024, the Federal Government has provided some information about its proposed 10%-15% wage increases for ECEC workers.

ACA NSW members received a live presentation on 9 August 2024 explaining how this might work based on available information.

If you missed that presentation, the recorded video and the corresponding slides are available on the Missed the Last What's the Buzz (Members-Only) Meetings webpage. Please ensure you use your ACA NSW username and password.

Template communications to explain to your early childhood educators and teachers about the proposed pay rise, Supported Bargaining Process and employees' union memberships are also available via the link above.

According to the Federal Department of Education, the official Grants Guidelines are anticipated to provide more information in the coming days/weeks/etc. In the meantime, the Federal Department of Education will update its webpage.

Should you need any further information/clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the ACA NSW team via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.

LAST UPDATED: 18 AUGUST 2024

FIRST PUBLISHED: 12 AUGUST 2024