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  • FamilyBoost overview

    FamilyBoost is a childcare payment to help eligible caregivers pay for the cost of early childhood education (ECE).

  • Can you get FamilyBoost?

    Whether you can get FamilyBoost depends on the children you care for, your household income, and your childcare costs.

  • How much FamilyBoost can you claim

    You can claim FamilyBoost every quarter. How much you can claim is based on your household income for the quarter you are claiming.

  • Register for FamilyBoost

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

  • Claim your FamilyBoost

    You need to submit a FamilyBoost claim to get your refund.

  • Update a claim

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

  • Guidance for ECE and Kōhanga Reo providers

    Early childhood education (ECE) and Kōhanga Reo providers can give caregivers invoices or quarterly statements to help them claim FamilyBoost.

Last updated: 02 Mar 2026
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