Child Care Subsidy
Claiming the Child Care Subsidy
Eligibility basics
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care for a child 13 or younger and not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies
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use an approved child care service
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be responsible for paying the child care fees
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meet the residence and immunisation requirements
For more information and to apply for Childcare Subsidy, please use the link below:
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https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-to-claim-child-care-subsidy?context=41186
Fees
Before School Care
Permanent Booking: $23.00 per session.
Casual Booking: $25.00 per session.
After School Care
Permanent Booking: $33.00 per session.
Casual Booking: $35.00 per session.
School Vacation Care
$90 per day.
Late Pick Up Fee
$20 for collection between 6:01pm – 6:10pm.
After 6:10pm, a full session fee per 5 minutes late applies.
No Notice Fee
If you have not informed the service by 2:00pm of your child’s absence you will be charged a no-notice fee of $5.00.
Payments
Fees are charged fortnightly and must be paid via direct debit. If fees are overdue, a direct debit form will be required for ongoing enrolment.
If a child does not attend their first or last booked day, CCS may not apply, and full fees will be charged.