Important Links
HUBWORKS
gumnutgardens.hubworks.com.au
Hubworks is the software system that functions as an interface between Gumnut Gardens and the various government departments involved in early childhood care and education.
All families will be provided with a password which will enable them to access their own information on Hubworks. Parents and guardians can update personal details and download statements.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
www.acecqa.gov.au
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority is responsible for administering the National Quality Framework. The National Quality Framework (NQF) is the result of an agreement between all Australian governments to work together to provide better educational and developmental outcomes for children using education and care services.
www.dec.nsw.gov.au
The Department of Education & Communities is responsible for all stages of education in New South Wales from early childhood to tertiary. It has responsibility fo ensuring that the National Quality Framework established by the Commonwealth is implemented at state level. It is the local regulator for Early Childhood Services.
www.mychild.gov.au
This website is Australia’s online childcare portal. It contains information regarding the various types of childcare approved by the federal government. It has a childcare search engine which allows families to search for childcare in their area while at the same time obtaining information about vacancies and fees.
The Fact Sheets available on this site are an important source of digestible information regarding the child care benefit and the child care rebate.
www.education.gov.au
The Australian Government department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programmes that help provide families with access to quality early learning for children. It is also responsible for national policies and programmes relating to all tiers of education.
www.mygov.gov.au
This department is responsible for administering the New Child Care Package/Subsidy ensuring that families and services comply with their obligations.