Published information comes from providers; confirm eligibility, availability and current terms before travelling or spending. Listings are researched leads, not a guarantee that a provider will fulfil a benefit.
SAVINGS & FREE SUPPORT
Read the conditions and check with the provider before travelling or spending.
Jobsplus / Free Childcare Unit
Childcare at registered participating centres for eligible working/studying parents or guardians.
Eligibility assessed by Free Childcare Unit; applies until kindergarten eligibility. Apply through preferred centre with work/study documents. Do not state all parents receive unlimited free hours.
National Perinatal Mental Health Service
Government guidance confirms free perinatal mental-health screening and treatment through the national health service and government-partnered programmes.
For expecting and new parents, including fathers. Resident eligibility applies. Use myHealth screening self-referral or call the Perinatal Mental Health Clinic on 2545 7410 for access and assessment. This is a public support service.
Department of Social Security
Official 2026 guidance lists a one-off EUR1,000 for a first child, EUR1,500 for a second, and EUR2,000 for a third or subsequent child.
Eligibility depends on nationality, family circumstances and qualifying Malta residence, including published ten-year residence conditions. Birth registration normally initiates processing. If not received within four months, the department says to apply within six months of birth/adoption. Read the complete official eligibility rules; payment is not universal.
Walmart, Babylist and Hey, Milestone exclude Malta delivery or eligibility. Amazon UK, Your Baby Club and PINCHme remain unconfirmed for Malta. They are not counted as available perks.
