FamilyBoost

FamilyBoost is a childcare payment to help eligible households pay for the cost of early childhood education (ECE). You may be able to claim up to 25% of your weekly childcare fees, or a maximum of $975 every 3-months.

Being eligible for FamilyBoost will depend on who cares for your children, your household income and the type of childcare you pay for. 

You will need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR before you can make a claim. You only need to register once.

You need to submit a FamilyBoost claim to get your refund. You need to submit a new claim in myIR for every quarter.

You can add invoices you did not include when you submitted previous FamilyBoost claims, up to the maximum amount you are eligible for.

ECE and Kōhanga Reo providers can give caregivers invoices or quarterly statements to help them claim FamilyBoost.