Murdoch Childcare Centre Murdoch University

Last modified 28-07-08
Authorised by
Dr Duncan Farrow
Disclaimer & Copyright Notice CRICOS Code: 00125J
Childcare Provider Number
555 001 332L

Fees of the Murdoch Childcare Centre

Fees are to be paid two weeks in advance.



  Full Fees Subsidised Fees
Per Week $235.00 $210.00
Per Day $50.00 $44.00
Per Session
(8.00 a.m. – 12.45 p.m.)
(12.45 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.)
$30.00 $25.00
Per Hour
(Casual rate only)
$9.00 $8.00
  1. Meals are not included in the fee and parents are required to provide nutritious lunches and snacks for children attending the centre.
  2. Fees are charged for all public holidays and the centre closes only for those public holidays observed by the University.
  3. A late fee of $6.00 for each 15 minutes or part of thereof will be charged if your child is collected after 5.30 pm.
  4. A “Materials Surcharge” - in lieu of fund-raising activities - will be charged to all families using the centre for more than one day per week. This will remain at $15.00 per semester and is payable in the first fee payment of each semester. In cases of hardship please see the Director for alternative methods of payment.
  5. The Child Care Benefit is available through the federal government's Family Assistance Office (Telephone number 13 6150).

Subsidised Fees

If you are a student at Murdoch University you may be eligible to pay the subsidised fee rate. Claim forms for this subsidy are available from the centre and must be completed and returned to the office with your student number.

Salary Packaging

Salary packaging of childcare fees is available to Murdoch University staff members. Staff interested in salary packaging should contact Human Resources after receiving confirmation of your child’s place.