Travel Policy

Childcare Essentials has included Travel Expenses into its costings such as transportation costs (including flights, UBER/TAXI/Car/ Car hire, petrol, parking fees, tolls), and accommodation accrued during a client visit.

We use the current ATO cents per kilometre method, which is commonly used to approximate travel costs, applies the 2023-24 rates of 85 cents per kilometre for the distance traveled to and from our Head Office. This method aids in calculating the total expenses associated with business travel efficiently.

The current 2024 round-trip flight estimates have been applied:

  • NSW/ACT - $400

  • SA - $260

  • WA - $800

  • QLD - $480

  • TAS - $270

  • NT - $600

If the price of flights exceeds the initial estimate, Childcare Essentials will promptly get in touch with the client to arrange for any extra charges that may apply or suggest a different date to stay within the client’s budget.

The current 2024 accommodation estimates have been applied:

  • NSW/ACT - $350 per night

  • SA - $200 per night

  • WA - $230 per night

  • QLD - $200 per night

  • TAS - $180 per night

  • NT - $250 per night

If the price of accommodation exceeds the initial estimate, Childcare Essentials will promptly get in touch with the client to arrange for any extra charges that may apply or suggest a different date to stay within the client’s budget.