As per the Department of Education some basic requirements must be satisfied for an individual to be eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy for a child.
- Child must be 13 or under and not attending secondary school
- The child meets all immunisation requirements
- The individual, or their partner, meets the residency requirements
In addition, to be eligible for Child Care Subsidy the individual must be liable to pay for care provided, the care must be delivered in Australia by an approved child care provider, and not be part of a compulsory education program.
How does CCS work?
There are three factors that will determine a family’s level of CCS.
These are: combined family income, the activity test and the type of child care provider.
Visit the Department of Education to determine what you are entitled to https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/child-care-subsidy.
1. Family Income
The percentage of subsidy a family is entitled to is based on their combined annual income, with financial support available to lower income families.
2. Activity Test
The number of hours of subsidised child care that families have access to per fortnight is determined by a three-step activity test. In two parent families both parents, unless exempt, must meet the activity test. In the case where both parents meet different steps of the activity test, the parent with the lowest entitlement determines the hours of subsidised care for the child.
| Step | Hours of Activity* | Max. Number of hours of subsidy per child* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 hours to 16 hours | 36 hours |
| 2 | More than 16 hours to 48 hours | 72 hours |
| 3 | More the 48 hours | 100 hours |
Type of Service
The maximum hourly rate the Government will subsidise is based on the type of childcare service. Please discuss with our Centre Director what your hourly cap rate will be.
Our Fees
1-2 years old – $157 per day
2-5 years old – $152 per day
