A temporary addition to the existing Child Care Subsidy was provided
History
Country
Australia
Policy Area
ECEC
Measure
Expansion of ECEC subsidies for access
Eligibility
Individuals who were in receipt of Child Care Subsidy and experienced: the death of partners or children; the unexpected unemployment or partner's loss of employment; or the loss of income or business failure
Type
Cash (social assistance)
Start / Announced Date
06/04/2020
End Date
N/A
Amount
Up to 120% of the hourly rate cap for up to 13 weeks per event
Total Cost
N/A
Recipients
Parents
Route to the child
Indirect
Sources
Australian Government (2020) Additional Child Care Subsidy (temporary financial hardship) and COVID-19. Available at: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/resources/additional-child-care-subsidy-temporary-financial-hardship-and-covid-19