The professional development subsidy covers 1 day of training for qualified ECEC staff. 

The subsidy is for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved providers.

Providers can apply on behalf of the following staff: 

• early childhood teachers

• early childhood educators

• centre managers.

These staff must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa

• work at a CCS-approved service

• be part of the educator-to-child ratio

• work full-time, part-time or casual 

• have worked at the service more than 40 hours in the last 3 months