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Children are at the heart of everything we do
With three days of consistent care, children have more time to build friendships, grow confidence, establish routines and develop the social and emotional connections to give them the best possible start in life. Our play-based programs spark curiosity, encourage creativity and give children a sense of belonging.
Affordability and accessibility
There are big savings for families that are not currently receiving the Child Chare Subsidy due to the activity test requirements. For example;
- A family earning $90,000 per year, with only one parent working would pay approximately $433 per week for their child to attend 3 days of early learning.
- With the new 3 Day Guarantee, this family would only pay approximately $62 per week.
- Goodstart also has fee assistance programs available to families who need further support.
- Estimate your new out-of-pocket cost here.
Inclusion and support
Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and impact of quality early learning. Through our inclusion and support services, we ensure that all children can learn, belong, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
We provide everything your child needs for a great start:
- Goodstart t-shirt and hat
- Nutritious meals (up to 5 meals per day), catering for all dietary requirements
- Nappies, wipes and sunscreen provided
Enquire now to take advantage of the 3 Day Guarantee
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families
The 3 Day Guarantee goes even further for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families, offering 100 hours of subsidised early learning per fortnight for every child.
Our centres are culturally safe and welcoming places where children and families connect deeply with community, culture and country.
Contact our Family Services Team
For more information about how much you will save, please give our team a call
Call 1800 222 543
FAQs
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No, the subsidy is granted based on up to 72 hours across a fortnight, or up to 3 days per week. This means a child can attend less than 3 days per week and still receive the subsidy for those days.
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Currently, to be eligible for CCS, families must have a certain amount of activity hours, which is the numbers of hours parents spend in work, study, training, or other recognised activities. This determines the amount of CCS they can receive.
Under the new 3 Day Guarantee, the activity test is abolished for the first 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. This means all children, regardless of their parents’ employment status, will have access to at least three days of CCS-funded care per week.
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72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight or 36 hours per week, provides at least 3 days of early learning. At Goodstart, of our centres offer an all day session (generally 12-hours), which means the 72 hours per fortnight would cover three full days of care per week.
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The CCS reduces the out-of-pocket cost of care, but families will still pay the gap fee. This is the difference between the CCS amount and the daily session fee. Goodstart also has fee assistance programs available to families who need further support.
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Families who meet the below criteria are eligible to receive the 3 Day Guarantee:
- Earn a combined household income less than $535,279, and
- Meet Australian residency rules
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Families can access more subsidised hours of care if they:
- Work, study, or volunteer for more than 48 hours per fortnight
- Care for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child
- Receive Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) for wellbeing, financial hardship, or grandparent care.