Examples to help you understand your Child Care Subsidy
Understand how we work out your Child Care Subsidy rate using your income and the number of children in your care.
Centrelink online account help - Update your family income estimate and payment choice
Make sure your family income estimate is accurate and your payment choice is right for you. This will help you to avoid being overpaid or underpaid.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)
Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Time limits for confirming income for Child Care Subsidy
When you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must confirm your family’s income after the end of each financial year. There are time limits for how long you have to do this.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Early education
Find out about early childhood education and child care options. This can help you choose the right service and get support for your family.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older
Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.