Family Day Care Capability Trial

The department is seeking a suitable tenderer with a national presence to lead the delivery of a FDC Capability Trial (the Trial) in regional areas of limited supply as listed under the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Statistical area 2 (SA2).
The trial will provide:

· Enhanced payment integrity through payment accuracy, correct reporting of attendance, demonstrating genuine liability for care, centralised collection of gap fees and effective administration of CCS.

· Targeted support to participating approved providers that operate FDC Services and educators to increase understanding of CCS administration and Family Assistance Law (FAL) obligations.

· Support approved providers as part of the Trial to increase the FDC presence in areas of need and limited supply.

· The successful Tenderer will support Trial participants through the delivery of Business Service. Refer to section B.1.5 Administer Business Service Support for further information.

· The successful Tenderer will explore and present alternative models in the FDC sector, including options such as multi care type arrangements, corporate partnerships and place-based solutions which are financially viable.

The successful Tenderer will test approaches that inform potential systemic changes to the current FDC model, improving financial integrity and providing incentives to attract new educators. .