Starting Childcare Mid-Year: What to Expect

A little girl proudly showing her colourful building blocks.

Starting childcare is a big transition at any time of year. But beginning mid-year can bring its own set of questions for parents. Will it be harder for my child to settle? Have friendships already formed? Is this the right time to start? If you’re navigating a mid-year start, here’s some reassurance: children begin childcare […]

CCS Changes – January 2026

A smiling Educator at Care for Kindies helps very young children play with building blocks.

Learn what the January 2026 Child Care Subsidy (CCS) changes mean for families, including the new 3-Day Guarantee of at least 72 subsidised hours per fortnight for eligible children.