The Child Care Subsidy

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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 benet.

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