Support is available for services and families affected by the lockdowns in Yirrkala, and the Wessel Islands Archipelago, encompassing:
- Elcho Island including Galiwin’ku
- Wessel Island including Martjanba.
Details about the lockdowns are available on the NT Health Government website.
Gap fees
Services can waive gap fees for children who do not attend care during the lockdown period.
See dates for waiving gap fees in each region. Please check this page regularly.
Absences
All children have an extra 10 allowable absences for the 2021–22 financial year. This brings the total number of allowable absences available to 52.
More information
Learn more about COVID-19 support for the early childhood education and care sector on our website.