Information About Worker Retention Payments

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As of 28 January 2025, 1,576 early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers had applied for the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment scheme, with $37.97 million disbursed to approved providers. Approximately 31,000 ECEC workers employed by participating services are eligible to receive wage increases funded through the program. The disclosure includes a provider application list and notes that providers may submit multiple applications, meaning total applications exceed the number of individual providers. Grant conditions require providers to pass funding to workers through legally binding workplace instruments. The data represents self-reported estimates from applicant declarations.