Child Care Subsidy - Australian Government Department of Human Services

Eligibility basics

care for a child 13 or younger and not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies
use an approved child care service
responsible for paying the child care fees
meet residency and immunisation requirements

We’re now balancing Child Care Subsidy for 2018-19 but you won’t get your outcome straightaway. There’s no need to worry or call us to check its progress. We’ll send you a letter once yours has been balanced.

The next school holidays are coming up. If you haven’t used child care in a while, read about CCS for vacation care during the holidays.

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Who can get it

You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy.

How much you can get

The amount of Child Care Subsidy you can get depends on your circumstances.

How to claim

Complete the following steps to apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Before you start, check if you can get it.

How to manage your payment

If you get Child Care Subsidy, you have an ongoing responsibility to keep your information up to date.

What other services are available

Tools, information and other services we offer.

What information relates

We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Child Care Subsidy.

Page last updated: 20 September 2019