Requirements for all early childhood services

​​ Changes to the National Quality Framework begin 1 October. Sections of this website are in the process of being updated. For information about the changes, see: Changes to the National Quality Framework

​​This page contains provides fact sheets and resources to assist all services comply with the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

National Quality Standard Reference Sheet

The Department has developed a National Quality Standard Reference Sheet to assist services to understand the National Quality Standard (Schedule 1, National Regulations)

• National Quality Standard Reference Sheet (pdf - 117.6kb)​ (pdf - 84.41kb)

Immunisation - No jab, no play

More information about 'No jab, no play' is available on the Department of Health and Human Services website including:

• Frequently asked questions
• Resources and te​mplates for early childhood services​ such as the immunisation enrolment toolkit

Service management

• Acceptance and refusal of authorisations policy
• Changes to certified supervisor certificates
• Information to be displayed
• Notifications required
• Policies and procedures
• Enrolment records
• Incidents and complaints
• Who's who in the National Quality Framework?
• Approvals and certificates
• Child care benefit

Child education

• Educational program and practice

Child health and wellbeing

• First aid and anaphylaxis
  
• Healthy eating in the National Quality Standard
• Supervision
• Children with medical conditions attending education and care services
• Understanding children's behaviour
• Meeting children's health needs
• Problem sexual behaviour
• Excursions and regular outings​​

Children and the outdoors

• Bush Kinders
• Natural environments

Waivers

• Waivers (general information)
• Applying for a waiver - long day care and preschool
• Applying for a waiver - school age children