How many hours of childcare can you get per week?

The childcare expansion enables parents from working and disadvantaged families to access funding for children aged 9 months to 4 years. The number of funded hours you are eligible for depends on your family circumstances and your child’s age.

Age 9 months - 2 years: working families

  • 15 hours: now
  • 30 hours: September 2025

Age 2 -3 years: Disadvantaged families criteria

  • 15 hours: now
  • 30 hours: September 2025

Age 3 - 4 years: all parents

  • 15 hours: now

Age 3 - 4 years: Working families

  • 30 hours: now