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25.01.2022 NEW & FREE Family Day Care compliance resources Family Day Care educators brochures in 11 languages! ‘Consequences of non-compliance with the Family Assistance Law’ brochure ... This brochure provides information about the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and its child care payments compliance program. This program monitors compliance with the Family Assistance Law by Family Day Care services and educators. It states that penalties resulting from non-compliance can be severe. The aim of the compliance program is to provide the Australian public with assurance and confidence that the Australian Government’s investment in quality early childhood education and child care is being spent, equitably and for its intended purpose. The brochure lists several ways in which the Department of Education and Training monitors the activities of Family Day Care services, including via calls and emails from anyone who is aware of non-compliant or fraudulent activities to its tip-off line, being toll free number 1800 664231 or email [email protected]. It asserts that although FDC services are responsible for the accuracy of reports made by educators, educators may be held responsible for criminal offences too. The brochure also provides some case studies as examples of non-compliance and consequences. Additionally, the brochure provides information about the New Child Care Package commencing from July 2018 which will include a more robust Compliance Framework. This framework will have more powers and tools to identify and act on fraudulent and non-compliant behaviour including a new integrated child care information technology system. www.fdcsupport.org.au/for-educators This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

24.01.2022 FDC Support Project - Transition to the new Child Care Package - Have you completed your Transition Workflow yet?

24.01.2022 Transition to the new Child Care Package - are you on track?

21.01.2022 FDC Support Project - Educator Toolkit 4

20.01.2022 New Child Care Package: have you completed your Transition Workflow yet? The Transition Workflow opens in April 2018. Providers will receive a letter setting out what you need to do. This requires an authorised person (who must be registered in PRODA) for each child care provider to log on to the new IT system and complete an on-line Transition Workflow. Completing this workflow involves entering and verifying details about the provider, its service/s and personnel. There are... five screens to complete. When you successfully submit the information, your new Child Care Subsidy approval numbers will be displayed. The Provider will also receive a notification letter from the Department of Education and Training. More information can be found on page 2 of the Transition Fact Sheet. Approved Family Day Care services across Australia should have commenced the transition process from the current Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) to the new Child Care Subsidy (CCS). To keep yourself up to date with the transition process keep checking the Australian Government Department of Education and Training transition website: www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

19.01.2022 New Child Care Package: What do you need to do next? There are 3 steps to complete your transition, and tasks you need to do at each one: 1. Complete the online transition form 2. Set up your child care software... 3. Update provider/service details, update or create enrolments and link personnel By now you should have ensured all key staff are registered for a PRODA account, including all Family Day Care educators. There are downloadable printable versions of Transition Fact Sheets and Task Cards. They will give you the information you need for your ongoing transition process. To keep yourself up to date with the transition process keep checking the Australian Government Department of Education and Training transition website: www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

19.01.2022 FDC Support Project - Educator Toolkit 2 -

19.01.2022 Free resources for Family Day Care services and new educators 'Induction: Key Things You Need to Know When Starting as a Family Day Care Educator' brochure This brochure (Brochure 4) provides potential and new Family Day Care educators with the key things they need to know when starting out, such as administration of fees and government subsidies. It helps potential and new educators to start out lawfully. It discusses what Family Day Care educators can and should expect from... the Family Day Care service they’re registered with. 'Tips for New Educators' brochure This brochure (Brochure 5) provides new Family Day Care educators with tips about creating a safe, compliant and educational setting for children as well as tips about running a business. Once someone has decided to become a Family Day Care educator and has signed up with a Family Day Care service it is important to start out well. The tips in this brochure are things Family Day Care educators found helped them when starting their businesses and careers. http://www.fdcsupport.org.au/for-educators/ This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association .

16.01.2022 Transition to the new Child Care Package - are you on track? By now Family Day Care services should have completed the following three steps and associated tasks: + Complete the online transition form + Set up your third-party software... + Updated provider/service details, updated or created enrolments and linked personnel Family Day Care Educators must complete their PRODA registration in order for Child Care Subsidy to be paid for the care they provide to their families after 2 July 2018. To keep yourself up to date with the transition process keep checking the Australian Government Department of Education and Training transition website: www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

15.01.2022 FDC Support Project - Educator Toolkit 3 -

15.01.2022 For all Family Day Care educators and staff in or near Wagga Wagga: join NSW Family Day Care Association for this exciting event!

14.01.2022 Want to continue receiving government subsidies?

13.01.2022 FDC Educator Toolkit FDC Support Project is presenting a new and useful resource toolkit. The resources in the toolkit target those interested in becoming Family Day Care educators, newly recruited Family Day Care educators and are also a useful tool for Family Day Care service providers to recruit educators. This resource is called the Family Day Care Educator Toolkit. It comprises of 7 separate brochures highlighting specific Family Day Care educator issues and topics. Thes...e brochures are translated into 11 different community languages. 'What is a Family Day Care Educator?' brochure The first brochure in the Family Day Care Educator Toolkit provides information on becoming a Family Day Care educator. This brochure is called 'What is a Family Day Care Educator?' and explains how Family Day Care educators provide children’s education and care from their own home. It describes how educators are connected to families via a Family Day Care service and how the Australian Government provides subsidies to eligible families to help with childcare fees. 'Questions to ask Family Day Care Services' brochure The second brochure in the toolkit, 'Questions to ask Family Day Care Services', provides potential educators with information about how they are required to register with an approved Family Day Care service and how they can determine the best service to register with. It identifies the things educators should consider prior to registering with a service along with links to Government websites that include the laws and regulations that govern Family Day Care. www.fdcsupport.org.au/for-educators This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

10.01.2022 FDC Support Project - Transition to the new Child Care Package - Have your FDC educators registered for a PRODA account yet?

08.01.2022 FDC Educator Toolkit - Brochure 1 'What Is A Family Day Care Educator?' www.fdcsupport.org.au/community-languages/#1

06.01.2022 Family Day Care and the Law *NEW* free resources for Family Day Care services and new educators 'The Family Assistance Law: Your Obligations and Rights' brochure... This brochure (Brochure 3) explains that as a FDC educator you are required to be engaged by a FDC service. The service is the approved child care provider under both the National Law and Family Assistance Law. It is important that all FDC educators understand both these laws that govern FDC and the child care subsidies eligible families can receive from the Australian Government. Failure to comply with these laws has serious consequences for FDC educators and FDC services’ approval which could be suspended or cancelled. You may even be deemed unsuitable to provide child care or operate a child care service. It also describes the compulsory FDC educator qualifications needed and the essential National Quality Standards educators are required to operate within. 'Starting out right making sure you are acting lawfully' brochure This brochure (Brochure 6) explains how it helps FDC educators to act lawfully from the start by understanding the requirements of both the National Law and Family Assistance Law. Once understood, FDC educators can then concentrate on providing the best early childhood education and care to young people. It explains the role of each government department and lists some good places to learn about the legal obligations of becoming or being a FDC educator. It also provides helpful and important points to take on board. www.fdcsupport.org.au/for-educators This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

02.01.2022 ASSIST is a new program to support your service where you need it most https://mailchi.mp//cccf-unpacked-for-family-day-care-1425

01.01.2022 Have your FDC educators registered for a PRODA account yet? Register for a PRODA account All Australian approved Family Day Care services need to take part in the process in order for your families to receive the CCS. Before you can access the new IT System, key staff and FDC educators in your service first need to register with the Provider Digital Access (PRODA) system. It should only take 10 minutes per person and should be completed now. You can download the Department’s ...PRODA task card from the website: www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package You can get started by learning more about the new personnel roles and considering which individuals should undertake these roles at your family day care service. Individuals need to register for a PRODA ID and will need to provide identification documents (such as driver’s licence, birth certificates, passports and Medicare cards). It’s important to have these documents organised as soon as possible to avoid delays at the time of registration. The Australian Government Department of Education and Training transition website www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package will be updated regularly to help answer any questions you may have about the transition to the CCS. More information: www.education.gov.au/transitioning-new-child-care-package This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and is run by NSW Family Day Care Association.

01.01.2022 Transition to the new Child Care Package - What do I need to do next?