As of 2 May, the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) no longer deducts hours spent in pre-school or school from NCS awards (wraparound care). This means that parents may use their full awarded subsidised NCS hours for pre-school or school-aged children regardless of term week.
Please note that subsidised NCS hours cannot be claimed while a child is in ECCE or school.
They can be used outside of school or ECCE hours, for example:
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childcare used before preschool or school starts in the morning (e.g. breakfast club)
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after-school childcare
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childcare used outside of preschool or school term weeks
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NCS applicants have been notified of this change and have been directed to the ‘How do I use my NCS award?’ section of the NCS FAQ for further information. Please see the questions in this section for clarification for how and when NCS hours can be claimed by parents.
