The childcare expansion helps working and disadvantaged families get funded childcare.
Funding is available for children aged 9 months to 4 years. The number of funded hours you can get depends on your family’s circumstances and your child’s age.
Working families
Children aged 9 months - 2 years:
- 15 hours: now
- 30 hours: September 2025
Disadvantaged families criteria
Children aged 2 -3 years:
- 15 hours: now
- 30 hours: September 2025
All
Children aged 3 - 4 years:
- 15 hours: now
Working families
Children aged 3 - 4 years:
- 30 hours: now