Residence rules for Child Care Subsidy
To be eligible for Child Care Subsidy you must meet the residence rules.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
How we use adjusted taxable income
What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Who can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet certain rules.
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.
Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.