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Money & work

Paid parental leave, the cost of raising kids, rebates and making the family budget work.

What changed on 5 January 2026, how the CCS percentage works, what the 3 Day Guarantee does and does not cover, and how to avoid a surprise gap fee.

How to compare long day care, family day care and preschool, what quality ratings mean, and the questions worth asking before you enrol.

How the 26-week scheme works, what it pays, who is eligible, how to share it and how it fits with employer leave.

Money & work guides