WRP to be extended to June 2028 ...

The Federal Government has announced that their Worker Retention Payments (WRP) will continue until 30 June 2028.

Services that already get the WRP must not increase their fees by more than 5.8% between 8 August 2026 and 7 August 2027. And services applying for the funding for the first time must not increase their fees by more than 5.8% between 17 June 2026 and 7 August 2027.  

ACA National has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to wage funding for educators, teachers and services.

That said, the following appears to be more details yet to be announced, including what are the minimum Worker Retention Payment minimum rates and will there be changes to the Grant Guidelines?

For any further information/clarification/assistance, members can contact the ACA NSW team via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.

PUBLISHED: 17 JUNE 2026