The Federal Government has announced an extra $225.1 million in Budget spending over four years in child care assistance to assist parents train and re-skill to enter or return to the workforce.

 

The Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance (JETCCFA) will provide assistance with child care fees for parents on income support, most single parents, while they are studying or training.

 

The Government has also announced that the Child Care Rebate has been increased from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of out-of-pocket expenses up to $7500 per child per year.

 

In addition to receiving increased funding, the JETCCFA program will also be better targeted to help those parents who need it most and the rules for eligible courses changed to make sure that JETCCFA better supports training and study that most improves job prospects.

 

For further details visit www.deewr.gov.au