NEWS

If your family receives FamilyBoost support to help with early childhood education (ECE) costs, there’s good news — the Government’s changes announced in July have now officially become law.

From the July–September 2025 quarter, new rules apply, and families can start claiming under the updated settings from 1 October 2025.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changed:

1. Higher income threshold

The household income threshold has been lifted to $57,286 per quarter.
This means more families may now qualify for FamilyBoost support.

2. Increased maximum claim amount

Eligible families can now claim 40% of their early childhood education (ECE) costs, up to a maximum of $1,560 per quarter.
That’s a healthy boost to help with the rising cost of childcare.

3. Updated abatement rate

The abatement rate — the rate at which FamilyBoost reduces as income increases — has been adjusted to 7% for household income over $35,000 per quarter.

These updates are designed to ease the cost of ECE for families across Aotearoa, helping more parents balance work and family life.

If you’re not sure how these changes affect your eligibility or how to claim, our team can help you work it out.
We’ll make sure your entitlements are calculated correctly and that your claim is lodged on time.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your FamilyBoost situation or for help with your next claim.

 

Disclaimer

This information is intended to provide general advice only. We recommend you discuss your specific situation with your Accountant.