ALL families in Logan eligible for the child care subsidy (CCS) will from 5 January 2026 receive at least three days of subsidised childcare a week as the government moves towards a universal system.
According to the federal government, the subsidy boost will provide cost-of-living relief to families and help ensure children can access the benefits of high-quality early education and care.
Chief impact officer at Goodstart Early Learning, Myra Geddes, said the change – known as the three-day guarantee – was a “huge step” towards achieving that.
“This is a particular win for families looking for work, who work casually, or are studying or training,” Ms Geddes told MyCity Logan.
“It means families have more certainty and will be able to plan better. And in more great news, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families will now have enough subsidy to attend 5 days per week.”
This is regardless of parents’ work or study commitments.
According to the government, families earning between $50,000 to $100,000 are expected to save on average $1460 per year thanks to the changes.
Education minister Jason Clare said it was a key part of the government’s plans to build a universal early education system and ensure every child “gets a great start in life”.
Goodstart said its seven local centres were preparing for increased demand, particularly from families who previously couldn’t attend regularly.
“At Goodstart Early Learning, we’ll be working with families to make the most of these changes and ensure they are getting access to the best possible early learning and care for their children,” Ms Geddes said.
“That means investing in our team and making sure we’re ready to support every child who walks through our doors.”
Also, families who previously struggled to meet the activity test will now have guaranteed access to early learning for their children, bringing “much-needed stability” and affordability.
“The activity test locks out the children who can most benefit from early childhood education and care,” early childhood education minister Anne Aly said.
“The three-day guarantee is about making sure that every child, no matter their background and no matter where they live, has access to the transformative benefits of early childhood education and care.
“We’re laying the foundation for a truly universal early childhood education system through improving affordability, boosting supply, increasing accessibility, and securing the vital workforce families rely on.”
