Child Care Subsidy

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Child Care Subsidy provides help with the cost of child care, and replaced the Child Care Benefit and Rebate on the 2nd of July 2018. You can claim this subsidy using your Centrelink online account through myGov or using the Centrelink Express Plus mobile app if you already have a myGov account.

Below are resources that will assist you in understanding and apply for CCS:

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Centrelink for more information on Child Care Subsidy

How can I apply?

The easiest way to apply is via your Centrelink Account which you can access via MyGov

When should I apply?

The application can sometimes take 6-8 weeks to process so it's best to do it as soon as possible.

How does it work?

Once you are approved for Child Care Subsidy and you begin enrolment with our service, we will submit the enrolment to Centrelink. You will need to confirm the enrolment via MyGov so that the subsidy can be paid to the service. This then means we charge only the gap.

Can Child Care Subsidy get backdated?

A child care subsidy claim can be backdated upto 28 days but each individual circumstance is different and it's best to contact Centrelink to find out more.

Can I access additional financial support?

Yes, Centrelink also offers Additional Child Care Subsidy to those that meet extra criteria. You can read more about it here

Child Care Subsidy

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Frequently Asked Questions

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