Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the changes to the FamilyBoost scheme

Doubts over the amount of admin needed for families to get the FamilyBoost scheme.  The Government's announced changes, which mean eligible families can now get 40% early childhood education fee rebates, up from 25%.  The threshold household income has risen to $229 thousand.  Early Childhood NZ chief executive Kathy Wolfe told Heather du Plessis-Allan ECE providers have to help families access the scheme, which creates more admin for services.  She says it would better for providers to have more control, and help families afford the fees.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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