Services Australia

Child Care Subsidy basics

Services Australia

Show Notes

Child Care Subsidy is assistance to you with the cost of child care.

To get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must:

- care for a child 13 or younger who’s not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies - use an approved child care service - be responsible for paying the child care fees - meet residence and immunisation requirements.

Kirsten and Chelsea talk about everything you need to know, who can get it and how to claim.

For more information go to: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy

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