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To keep up to date with developments about the National Early Childhood Development Strategy, please refer to the website

Child Care

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Costs of child care

Costs of child care

For specific information about child care fees you should contact the individual provider in your area.

The Australian Government's Department of Family and Community Services administers the Child Care Benefit which help you with the cost of child care for long day care, family day care, occasional care, and outside school hours care. For information on the benefit and eligibility criteria visit the Family Assistance Office or phone 13 61 50 (for the cost of a local call).