If you get both Child Care Subsidy and Family Tax Benefit
We pay both the subsidy and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) based on your family income estimate. The higher your estimate is, the less subsidy and FTB you’ll get.
Update your activity level for Child Care Subsidy
We use your activity level to make sure we pay you the right amount.
Update your relationship status for Child Care Subsidy
If your relationship status changes throughout the year, you need to let us know.
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.
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).
Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.
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.