Clarification for Victorian ECEC services about access permits – one parent or two?

The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety has issued clear guidance and guidelines about the early childhood permit, required in Victoria from 6 August, in order for children of permitted workers to access early childhood education and care (ECEC).

Updated advice from the Department indicates that “both carers do not have to be permitted workers to access childcare - but we are asking that Victorians only access childcare and kinder services if they have to.”

• has a medical condition, or chronic illness which prevents them from caring for the child;
• has a disability;
• is completing full-time study and must attend onsite; or, 
• works from home, but in a role that means they cannot supervise the child/ren - resulting in the permitted worker not being able to do their job.