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Child Care Subsidy rates from 13 July 2020

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment released the fact sheet which outlines adjustments to Child Care Subsidy rates that take effect on 13 July 2020.

CCS Income Test
The percentage of Child Care Subsidy a family is entitled to is based on combined annual income. Child Care Subsidy income thresholds are adjusted annually in accordance with Consumer Price Index (CPI). The table below shows the income thresholds that apply from 13 July 2020. CCS-Income-Test-FY21

CS Annual Cap
There is no annual cap for most families receiving Child Care Subsidy. The income threshold at which an annual cap does apply, and the value of the cap, are adjusted annually in accordance with CPI. The table below shows how the annual cap applies from 13 July 2020.CCS-Annual-Cap-FY21

CCS Hourly Rate Caps
The hourly rate caps are the maximum hourly rate used to calculate families’ Child Care Subsidy for each service type. The hourly rate caps are adjusted annually in accordance with CPI. The table below shows the hourly rate caps that apply from 13 July 2020.CCS-Hourly-Rate-Caps-FY21

Click here to download the Child Care Subsidy rates from 13 July 2020.

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Child Care Subsidy is starting again soon – are your families ready?

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is starting again on 13 July 2020.

If you were receiving CCS before 6 April 2020, it will automatically start again if you’ve stayed eligible and your enrolment is current and confirmed.

Follow these five steps to make sure you’ve stayed eligible and receive the right amount of CCS:

  • Give Centrelink your 2020–21 family income estimate to receive the correct CCS percentage and avoid an overpayment.
  • Check your activity hours to receive the correct amount of hours of CCS per fortnight*.
  • Make sure your child meets immunisation requirements.
  • Check your child’s enrolment details are current with your child care service and re-enrol if you need to.
  • Confirm your income for 2018–19 if you haven’t already by 30 June 2020.

*From 13 July 2020, the Australian Government is easing the activity test for CCS. This means you may be able to apply for extra activity hours if COVID-19 has affected you. There will be more information about how to do this in July.

If you’re new to child care, you should claim CCS as soon as possible. From 13 July 2020, you’ll pay full fees unless you’re getting CCS.

For more information, visit Services Australia.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has created an information sheet for families about the transition arrangements for the end of the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package and the return to CCS.