Confirm change of child care services for Child Care Subsidy
If you change child care services, you don’t need to tell us as long as you’re still using an approved service.
Centrelink online account help - Change your withholding percentage for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to change your withholding percentage for Child Care Subsidy.
Centrelink online account help - Update your paid work details for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to update your paid work details to make sure you receive the correct amount of Child Care Subsidy and are not overpaid.
Centrelink online account help - Update your activity test for Child Care Subsidy
Instructions on how to update your activity test to make sure you get the correct amount of Child Care Subsidy and are not overpaid.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
If your child is enrolled in other child care service
If your child attends multiple child care services, you can choose the amount of hours we pay to each service.
Activity level and subsidised hours for Child Care Subsidy
Your activity level affects the hours of subsidised care you can get for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Travel time for Child Care Subsidy
You may be able to include travel time as part of your recognised activity for Child Care Subsidy.
Hours of care for Child Care Subsidy
You can use the hours of subsidised care you’re eligible for in a number of ways.
Other circumstances that affect the number of subsidised hours you get
The number of subsidised hours you can receive depends on your circumstances.