The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is designed to help make early learning and childcare more accessible for a large number of Australian families. Families are entitled for minimum 3 days of care per week.
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| Your family income | Child Care Subsidy percentage |
|---|---|
| $0 to $85,279 | 90% |
| More than $85,279 to below $535,279 | Between 90% and 0% The percentage goes down by 1% for every $5,000 of income your family earns above $85,279 |
| $535,279 or more | 0% |
In a landmark moment for Australian families, the Albanese Government has successfully passed legislation for the 3 Day Guarantee for early learning, ensuring every child can access vital early education opportunities. This pivotal legislation celebrated as a “huge win for children,” will open doors to life-changing early learning experiences for tens of thousands of children across the country.
From January 2026, all families who are eligible for CCS will receive enough Child Care Subsidy so they can attend a minimum of 3 days per week!
We believe every child should have the opportunity to access quality early learning and this change is a HUGE step in that direction.
It’s a big win for families who are looking for work, or who work casually or are studying – these families can now plan with certainty.
From 2026, families will either have 72 or 100 hours of CCS per fortnight.
If your child turns 4 years old on or before 31 July 2025 and is enrolled in a preschool program at an eligible long day care service, you will receive up to $2,174 in fee relief.
If your child is 3 years old and not yet 4 years old on, or before 31 July in 2025 and is enrolled at an eligible long day care service, you will receive up to $515 in fee relief.
The fee relief is in addition to and will not impact on your Child Care Subsidy payments provided by the Australian Government. Fee relief is not means tested and there are no residency or visa requirements.
