Government Assistance to upgrade early childhood education qualifications.

If you or your staff are thinking about upgrading your qualifications, the Australian Government has a number of initiatives that could assist you.

No TAFE fees

You may no longer need to pay the regulated course fee if enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services at a TAFE or other government training provider.

More university places

The Australian Government is providing 1500 university places for students wishing to undertake early childhood education qualifications.

HELP DEBT reduction

You may be eligible to receive one or both of the HECS-HELP Benefits:

  • if you work in an area of high need based on postcode location

  • if you have graduated from second semester 2009 onwards, and take up employment in a teaching related occupation.

For more information visit the Early Childhood Workforce.