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Only 249 Families Claim Childcare Rebate Amid Disappointment

4/24/2025

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The FamilyBoost scheme, introduced in July 2024, promises a 25% rebate on childcare costs for families earning up to $180,000. However, only 249 families have claimed the maximum rebate, far below the anticipated 21,000. This disappointing response has sparked urgent calls for enhancements to the policy to better support struggling families.

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Story summary

The FamilyBoost scheme, introduced in July 2024, promises a 25% rebate on childcare costs for families earning up to $180,000. However, only 249 families have claimed the maximum rebate, far below the anticipated 21,000. This disappointing response has sparked urgent calls for enhancements to the policy to better support struggling families.