NSW Start Strong Free Preschool Funding

The Start Strong Program Funding is a New South Wales Government initiative to help make Preschool more affordable, reducing the financial stress for families across NSW.

The Family Fee Relief Funding commenced in January 2024 and will continue into 2025.

Yes, Only About Children is participating in Start Strong funding at all our Sydney campuses.

Learn more about our unique Preschool 2-year school readiness program at Only About Children.

For eligible children aged 4, on or before 31 July 2025, the Family Fee Relief Payment is an annual flat rate of $2,174 per child. The annual fee will be spread out weekly across the year.
For eligible children aged 3 and not 4 years old, on or before 31 July 2025, the Family Fee Relief payment is an annual flat rate of $515 per child. The annual fee will be spread out weekly across the year.
More information on payments and eligibility criteria can be found on the NSW Government Start Strong Funding webpage.

Children can only receive Family Fee Relief funding at one service at a time. If a child attends more than one service, the family must nominate one service where they wish to receive funding.

When a child starts at a new OAC service the family must update their nomination for funding. Speak with your Campus Director or Family Support Team to arrange this.