04 MayChild Care Subsidy is changing
Most families using early childhood education and care will get more Child Care Subsidy (CCS) From July 2023.
Here’s what providers need to know:
- the maximum amount of CCS is increasing from 85% to 90%
- families earning $80,000 or less will get 90% subsidy
- families earning over $80,000 and under $530,000 will get a subsidy that tapers down from 90%, depending on their income. The subsidy will decrease 1% for each $5,000 earned
- families earning below $362,408 with more than one child aged 5 or under in care can still get a higher rate for their second and younger children.
Providers can help families understand what the changes mean for them by:
- directing families to the CCS Calculator at http://www.startingblocks.gov.au/ to find out what their future rates may be
- printing and displaying this posterand factsheet at your service
- sharing social media with your families using this kit
- telling your families when the CCS changes will take effect with regard to your service’s billing practices.
