The Australian Government has provided $115 million (from 2008-09 to 2013-14) to support child care workers to gain a qualification by removing the regulated TAFE fees for Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in Children’s Services.

The Removal of TAFE Fees fact sheet is available here:

• Removal of TAFE fees for Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas of Children's Services
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