Child Care Subsidy Calculator

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is an Australian Government subsidy that offers financial assistance to help cover the cost of childcare. How much you receive depends on eligibility criteria, including your income, activity, and the daily fees charged by your childcare provider. Knowing your CCS entitlements is critical, because it helps you understand how much care you can access and what your out-of-pocket costs will be. To help you understand your Child Care Subsidy and how much CCS you could be eligible to receive, we have created a Child Care Subsidy Calculator.

Child Care Subsidy for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 financial year, families earning up to $533,280 may be eligible for support through the Child Care Subsidy, making childcare more affordable for them.

  • For those earning below $83,280, a generous 90% subsidy on the cost of childcare is available, significantly reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Families earning less than $362,408 with multiple children could benefit from a higher Child Care Subsidy of up to 95% for their younger children.
  • There are additional subsidies on top of the Child Care Subsidy for families with children aged 3-5 years attending our government-approved preschool or kindergarten program. For more information, please visit our fee support information page.

The amount of Child Care Subsidy you receive, and what your child care fees and out-of-pocket costs will be depends on your Child Care Subsidy eligibility. Use our Child Care Subsidy Calculator below to start understanding your possible benefit.

Calculate how much you'll pay

$ Annually
info Your family taxable income for the financial year is the total of your taxable income, fringe benefits, foreign income, net investment loss, tax free benefits and superannuation contributions. Read More.
Per Fortnight
info CCS is linked to how much a family contributes to the Australian economy through recognised activities. These include: paid work, unpaid work, study or training, job-seeking activities and setting up a new business and is calculated from the parent with the lowest number of hours of activity. Read More.

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To discuss your individual circumstances and how they relate to your CCS entitlements, please contact our Concierge Team on 1300 001 119. They will be able to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.