Childcare eligibility expanded in 2026! Can dual-income families with incomes of 250,000 and above qualify? (Complete summary of revised rates)

2026 Childcare Service Eligibility: Expanding Income to 250% & Completely Organizing Rates

Hello! I'm your parenting partner and policy advisor. Anyone raising children has probably thought at least once, "I wish someone would look after my child in an emergency." The government-run "Childcare Service" provides just that. Did you know that this service will undergo significant changes in 2026? For those who gave up, thinking, "We're both working, so our incomes won't allow it," it's time to reconsider. The threshold for support has been significantly raised... Read more