Extend child care subsidy to 491 visa holders
Extend child care subsidy to 491 visa holders
Recent signers:
Igor Kuznetsov and 19 others have signed recently.
The issue
Australia's 491 visa holders contribute significantly to our economy and society, just like Australian citizens and permanent residents. Yet, when it comes to supporting their families, they face a critical gap: they do not receive the child care subsidy that is crucial for balancing work and family life for many Australians.
The 491 visa, or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. These individuals pay taxes just like every other worker in the country, contributing to the national economy and regional development. However, the lack of access to child care subsidies places an unfair financial burden on them, often making it challenging to sustain their jobs or advance their careers while also managing the expenses of child care.
Providing child care subsidies to 491 visa holders is not only a matter of fairness but also a strategic investment in our regional communities. With access to affordable child care, these workers can continue to contribute to the economic growth of their regions, support local businesses, and fill vital roles that sustain our community infrastructure.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 70% of families with children under the age of 5 rely on some form of child care to be able to work. Denying these subsidies to 491 visa holders means potentially reducing the workforce participation of these skilled migrants, at a time when regional areas are in need of their skills the most.
Extending child care subsidies to include 491 visa holders would align with Australia's commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It acknowledges the contributions these families make and offers them the same support system available to other taxpaying families in the country.
We urge the Australian Government to act now and make child care subsidies available to 491 visa holders. This change will not only benefit these families but will also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. Sign this petition to support equal rights and opportunities for all families who call Australia home.
The 491 visa, or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. These individuals pay taxes just like every other worker in the country, contributing to the national economy and regional development. However, the lack of access to child care subsidies places an unfair financial burden on them, often making it challenging to sustain their jobs or advance their careers while also managing the expenses of child care.
Providing child care subsidies to 491 visa holders is not only a matter of fairness but also a strategic investment in our regional communities. With access to affordable child care, these workers can continue to contribute to the economic growth of their regions, support local businesses, and fill vital roles that sustain our community infrastructure.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 70% of families with children under the age of 5 rely on some form of child care to be able to work. Denying these subsidies to 491 visa holders means potentially reducing the workforce participation of these skilled migrants, at a time when regional areas are in need of their skills the most.
Extending child care subsidies to include 491 visa holders would align with Australia's commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It acknowledges the contributions these families make and offers them the same support system available to other taxpaying families in the country.
We urge the Australian Government to act now and make child care subsidies available to 491 visa holders. This change will not only benefit these families but will also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. Sign this petition to support equal rights and opportunities for all families who call Australia home.
Roshni MahajanPetition starter
25
Recent signers:
Igor Kuznetsov and 19 others have signed recently.
The issue
Australia's 491 visa holders contribute significantly to our economy and society, just like Australian citizens and permanent residents. Yet, when it comes to supporting their families, they face a critical gap: they do not receive the child care subsidy that is crucial for balancing work and family life for many Australians.
The 491 visa, or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. These individuals pay taxes just like every other worker in the country, contributing to the national economy and regional development. However, the lack of access to child care subsidies places an unfair financial burden on them, often making it challenging to sustain their jobs or advance their careers while also managing the expenses of child care.
Providing child care subsidies to 491 visa holders is not only a matter of fairness but also a strategic investment in our regional communities. With access to affordable child care, these workers can continue to contribute to the economic growth of their regions, support local businesses, and fill vital roles that sustain our community infrastructure.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 70% of families with children under the age of 5 rely on some form of child care to be able to work. Denying these subsidies to 491 visa holders means potentially reducing the workforce participation of these skilled migrants, at a time when regional areas are in need of their skills the most.
Extending child care subsidies to include 491 visa holders would align with Australia's commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It acknowledges the contributions these families make and offers them the same support system available to other taxpaying families in the country.
We urge the Australian Government to act now and make child care subsidies available to 491 visa holders. This change will not only benefit these families but will also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. Sign this petition to support equal rights and opportunities for all families who call Australia home.
The 491 visa, or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. These individuals pay taxes just like every other worker in the country, contributing to the national economy and regional development. However, the lack of access to child care subsidies places an unfair financial burden on them, often making it challenging to sustain their jobs or advance their careers while also managing the expenses of child care.
Providing child care subsidies to 491 visa holders is not only a matter of fairness but also a strategic investment in our regional communities. With access to affordable child care, these workers can continue to contribute to the economic growth of their regions, support local businesses, and fill vital roles that sustain our community infrastructure.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 70% of families with children under the age of 5 rely on some form of child care to be able to work. Denying these subsidies to 491 visa holders means potentially reducing the workforce participation of these skilled migrants, at a time when regional areas are in need of their skills the most.
Extending child care subsidies to include 491 visa holders would align with Australia's commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It acknowledges the contributions these families make and offers them the same support system available to other taxpaying families in the country.
We urge the Australian Government to act now and make child care subsidies available to 491 visa holders. This change will not only benefit these families but will also strengthen the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. Sign this petition to support equal rights and opportunities for all families who call Australia home.
Roshni MahajanPetition starter
Support now
25
Petition Updates
Share this petition
Petition created on 15 November 2025