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Cheque Canguro activated: Help for parents — is the money enough?

Cheque Canguro and childcare expenses already paid in 2025

Cheque Canguro can cover childcare costs paid in 2025, but applicants need proper documentation.

Published: April 22, 2026
Cheque Canguro activated: Help for parents — is the money enough?

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Does Cheque Canguro cover childcare costs already paid in 2025?

Yes. The subsidy applies retroactively to childcare expenses actually paid between 1 January and 31 December 2025. Families need to show proof of those costs, so invoices, contracts and bank receipts are important. Cash payments or informal arrangements can be harder to document.

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