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# COVID-19 - FAQ's & GOVT links

# COVID-19 - FAQ's & GOVT links

### FAQ's

1. Can I still waive the GAP?
YES, until the 30th June 2022 Services can waive the GAP Fee and receive the CCSS if a
child is unable to attend care.

For further information regarding these requirements: [DESE – GAP Fee Waiving](https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/childcare#toc-gap-fee-waiving)
2. How many absences do Families get?
Families can get up to 42 Allowable absences per child per financial year with the additional 10 being added. For further information see: [DESE –Allowable Absences](https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/childcare#toc-allowable-absences)
3. Where can I find COVID-19 Restriction Checkers for my area?
See: [DESE – Health Direct Covid-29 Restriction Checker](https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker)
4. Where can I find current COVID-19 Restriction information?
See: [Australian Government Department of Health – Restrictions, Lockdowns and stay at home orders](https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/restrictions-and-lockdowns)

[QLD](https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/)
[NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19)
[VIC](https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus)
[ACT](https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/)
[SA](https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/)
[NT](https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/)
[WA](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus)
[TAS](https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/)


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