Educators who use the practicum exchange network may be eligible for allowances

Educators who use the practicum exchange network may soon be eligible for a living and travel allowance to complete practicum exchanges.

The practicum exchange network is a dedicated website where early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and educators in training can search for and arrange practicum exchange opportunities.

The practicum exchange living allowance will be available to educators who:

• start a practicum in a rural or remote area other than their home location between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 through the practicum exchange network 

• have worked full-time, part-time or casually at a CCS-approved service for more than 40 hours in the last three months 

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

The living allowance will provide up to $1,543.50 per week, for up to four weeks.Applications will open on 13 January 2025. Providers must apply on behalf of eligible staff.

Learn more about the living allowance using the link provided. To register for the practicum exchange network please see here.