The 3-Day CCS Guarantee: What It Means For Families

How will this new initiative work?

• From January 2026, all CCS-eligible families will receive 72 subsidised hours per fortnight of early learning for each child (around 3 days per week) regardless of how many hours of work, study, volunteering, etc., they do. NB. Families earning over $533,280 are not eligible for CCS.
• CCS-eligible families do not need to prove work, study, or volunteering hours to access the first three days per week (or 72 hours per fortnight) of subsidised care
• CCS-eligible families can still get up to 100 subsidised hours per fortnight of early learning if they meet activity requirements or have a valid exemption.
• Families caring for a First Nations child will be eligible for 100 hours of subsidised early learning per fortnight.

What the 3-Day CCS Guarantee Means for OAC Families

• More flexibility for families previously disadvantaged by activity-based rules. If you’re eligible for CCS, you get it.
• Fee relief – According to the Department of Education, families are expected to benefit from significant weekly and annual savings under the 3-Day CCS Guarantee. The government’s fact sheet provides estimated savings.
• Better access to early education ensuring that every child has the opportunity to benefit from high-quality early education & care.

If you have any questions about the upcoming CCS reforms, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Family Support team on 138 622.

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