The Childcare Subsidy as of July 2018, is the main way the government assists families with their child care fees. It is generally paid directly to child care providers to be passed on to families, so that parents pay a lower daily fee.

Childcare Subsidy Eligibility

There are some basic requirements that must be satisfied for an individual to be eligible to receive the subsidy, including:

• The child must meet immunisation requirements
• The individual, or their partner, must meet the residency requirements listed in the legislation

There are other requirements to ensure eligibility, below are some links to the Australian Government website to help you better understand what you may be entitled to.

Childcare Subsidy, Australian Government

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy

How to Claim the Subsidy

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy/how-claim

Feel free to contact us for further information regarding this childcare subsidy!