Childcare Subsidy Calculator
Find out what your family might pay for Early Learning at Kool Kidz Childcare.
From July 2024, the Government is increasing the Childcare Subsidy rates. Use our Childcare Subsidy Calculator to estimate how much you’re eligible for and to get an idea of your early learning costs. Please note this is an estimate only.
Great news!
Childcare subsidies to increase from 8 July 2024
Families will be over the moon when from 8 July 2024 most families using a Kool Kidz childcare service will see their out-of-pocket childcare costs reduced and new families will be eligible for the first time to receive childcare subsidy.
- The maximum amount of Childcare subsidy percentage is increasing from 85% to 90%.
- Families earning $83,280 or less will get 90% subsidy.
- Families earning over $83,280 and under $533,280 will get a subsidy that tapers down from 90%, depending on their income. The subsidy will go down 1% for each $5,000 earned.
- Families with more than one child aged 5 or under in care can still get a higher rate for their second and younger children of up to 95%.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are eligible for a minimum of 36 hours of Childcare Subsidy regardless of activity test. Learn more.
Learn more here about the new change to Childcare subsidy.
