• Support parents and carers in choosing to increase their workforce participation, especially women.
• Make early childhood education and care more affordable for more families.
• Provide more children with the advantages of early childhood education, enhancing their school readiness and long-term outcome.

The percentage of CCS you receive depends on your family’s income. The income threshold for the maximum CCS has increased. Families earning up to $80,000 will now receive 85% to 90% of their child care costs covered. If you currently receive CCS, you don't need to take any action to benefit from the changes effective from July 2023. The adjustments will be applied to your CCS automatically.