The employee retention toolkit you already have

22 June 2026

Attracting and retaining great team members continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing early learning employers.

While pay and flexibility are important, many employers are looking for additional ways to support their teams and strengthen their employee value proposition (EVP) – without adding significant cost or complexity.

One often-overlooked opportunity? The benefits already available through super.

For employers partnered with Child Care Super, member benefits can help support employee wellbeing, financial confidence and everyday life – creating added value that extends beyond wages alone.

Looking beyond super contributions 

Super can sometimes feel distant or only relevant later in life. But the right super fund can also provide practical support employees can use today.

By actively communicating these benefits during onboarding and throughout employment, employers can help educators feel more supported, valued and connected.

In an industry built around caring for others, those small moments of support can make a meaningful difference.

Benefits that support educators beyond the workplace 

360Health wellbeing support 

Educators spend so much time caring for children and families that their own wellbeing can sometimes fall to the bottom of the priority list.

Through Child Care Super’s 360Health program, all members and their families* have access to services designed to support their physical and mental wellbeing.

These include nutrition support, fitness and mobility support, mental health support and wellness coaching and expert medical opinions from qualified health professionals.

For employers, this can become an important part of a broader wellbeing conversation within the workplace.

Whether employees are managing stress, juggling family responsibilities or simply needing easier access to support, wellbeing services can help employees feel cared for both inside and outside of work.

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Financial coaching and guidance 

Many employees feel uncertain when it comes to super and retirement planning, particularly earlier in their careers.

Child Care Super’s coaching service gives members access to tailored, individual guidance and support to help them better understand their super and feel more confident about their future. And it’s provided to members at no extra cost.

For employers, offering access to this type of support can help employees feel empowered and informed – without needing to navigate everything alone.

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Insurance for peace of mind 

Child Care Super members also have access to insurance cover through their super, including Income Protection, Death and Total & Permanent Disablement (TPD) cover.

Insurance isn’t always front of mind, particularly for younger workers, but having cover through super can provide reassurance and financial protection during difficult times.

Helping employees understand these benefits can build confidence and demonstrate a genuine commitment to their long-term wellbeing.

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Recognition of a job well done 

Every early learning workplace has team members who go above and beyond and recognising that extra effort should be an important part of your EVP.

If you’re a Child Care Super employer partner, you have access to the Child Care Super Star program. A simple way to recognise outstanding team members. The program includes monthly prize draws for $50 and $100 eftpos gift cards and an annual prize draw for a $1,000 Flight Centre voucher.

If you’re already partnered with Child Care Super, you can register today and start nominating your stars.

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Supporting early learning professionals in meaningful ways 

In a competitive employment market, strong workplace culture and meaningful support can play an important role in attraction and retention.

If you’re a Child Care Super partner, you can highlight these valuable benefits through your super partnership and talk about them with your staff.

By including super membership benefits in onboarding conversations, recruitment messaging and employee communications, employers can help their team better understand the support available.

Because when educators feel supported, valued and looked after, everyone benefits – including the children and families they care for every day.