Resources
Supporting your family's journey
Starting Childcare
- Preparing your child for their first day
- What to pack: essential items checklist
- Understanding separation anxiety (yours and theirs!)
- Building routines that work at home and centre
Child Development Milestones
- Ages 0-2: Building trust and attachment
- Ages 2-3: Developing independence and language
- Ages 3-4: Social skills and emotional regulation
- Ages 4-5: School readiness and confidence
Family Wellbeing
- Managing work-life balance with young children
- Building support networks in your community
- Self-care for parents (you matter too!)
- Connecting with other families
Understanding 3-Day CCS guarantee
What It Means for Your Family
Starting January 2026, eligible families are guaranteed 72 hours of subsidised childcare per fortnight, regardless of work commitments. This represents significant cost savings and increased access to quality early childhood education.
Eligibility Requirements
• Combined family income below $533,280 annually
• Meet standard residency requirements
• Children up to date with immunisations
• Automatic 100 hours for eligible First Nations children
How to Apply
Step-by-step guide to accessing your Child Care Subsidy benefits and maximising your entitlements.
