families can get a subsidy if they have a child or children in child care and from July 1 we're increasing the amount that people will receive cheaper Child Care will lead to increased payments for 96 of families and no one will be worse off what that means is additional assistance for 1.2 million Australian families yes increases to the Child Care Subsidy will apply to existing families who have their children or child in child care services Australia will increase the payments automatically yes families in every state and territory will benefit from our cheaper child care plan you shouldn't be punished for working more days or working more hours that's bad for the economy and it's bad for family budgets as well that's why we're fixing the system that we inherited this will make a difference to families but it will also assist our economy by boosting women's Workforce participation that's why this is a good policy which will make an enormous difference going forward head to starting blocks.gov dot a u to find out how this increased Child Care Subsidy will benefit you and your family