Worker Retention Payments, Supported Multi-Employer Bargaining Process ... and more!

Individual Flexibility Arrangements (IFAs) can be used as a workplace instrument for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment (WRP), provided they comply with the WRP Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

To support providers, the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA), in collaboration with Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (ABLA) and the Department of Education, has developed two free IFA templates that meet the WRP requirements.

• CSA IFA
• EST IFA 

To support providers in implementing the Worker Retention Payment (WRP), the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has developed a range of practical resources to help you understand the grant requirements and meet your ongoing obligations.

Our resources include:

• WRP Wage Calculator
  
• Worker Retention Payment – What You Need to Know (4-page overview)
• Fact Sheet: Back Pay Obligations – MEAs & IFAs
• Fact Sheet: New Business Takeover
• Worker Retention Payment Record Keeping & Audit Checklist Template

Complete the form here to access these resources. Once submitted, you will receive an email containing the guidance documents.

If you require further assistance, please contact the ACA Worker Retention Support Team on 1300 856 379 or via wrp@childcarealliance.org.au

LAST UPDATED: 21 JULY 2026

FIRST PUBLISHED: 12 APRIL 2024