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