Scott Morrison announces free childcare for working parents during coronavirus crisis

·

Around one million families are set to receive free childcare during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan announced today by the Morrison Government.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the plan will support families, while also ensuring many of the sector’s 13,000 childcare and early learning services can remain open.

“If you have a job in this economy then that is an essential job… and it is important that all of those parents who have children get access to childcare and those facilities will be there for them in the many months ahead,” Mr Morrison said.

Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, said the $1.6 billion temporary overhaul of the childcare sector would begin from Sunday night.

“What we will be doing is turning off the old system and going to a new system,” Mr Tehan said.

“Current means testing arrangements are also no longer in place because we want everyone who is working during this pandemic to access care.”

Education Minister Dan Tehan. Image: AAP

Mr Tehan said the only conditions for childcare centres to receive the payments were that they “must remain open and must provide care” for those parents who need their children cared for.

“They must also seek to re-enrol those parents who might have dropped off,” he said.

“If you have terminated your enrolment since 17 February, then I encourage you to get back in contact with your centre and re-start your arrangements.”

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Stephen Pallaras KC to contest election after mystery accident

Former state prosecutor Stephen Pallaras KC says he will still contest next year’s SA election despite suffering serious injuries.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record, has left dozens dead and widespread devastation across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Prosecutors allegedly link Perry Kouroumblis to Easey St murders with DNA evidence

Prosecutors in Melbourne’s Easey Street murder case allege that DNA found is “highly likely” to have come from Perry Kouroumblis.

Mitsotakis unveils ‘Ark of National Memory’ as Greece embarks on €28 billion defence modernisation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled the new bioclimatic facade of the Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday night.

Mark Coure MP extends Oxi Day message to Greek and Cypriot communities

NSW Shadow Minister Mark Coure MP honours Oxi Day, praising the Greek and Cypriot communities for their courage and contribution to NSW.

You May Also Like

Greek community gathers in Sydney to celebrate Tsiknopempti

Sydney's Greek community gathered at the Panarcadian Club in Canterbury on Thursday to celebrate Tsiknopempti.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia plans revival of historic Mount Gambier church

A historic church in Mount Gambier, South Australia may soon be revived as a place of worship by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

Professor Michael Kassiou wins 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prize

Greek Australian Professor Michael Kassiou is the winner for Leadership in Science and Innovation in the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.