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 |
Sept 2025 |
Age 2 -3 years
| Disadvantaged families criteria |
| 15 Hours |
Now |
| Working Families |
| 15 Hours |
Now |
| 30 Hours |
Sept 2025 |
Age 3 - 4 years
| All Parents |
| 15 Hours |
Now |
| Working Families |
| 30 Hours |
Now |