In July 2018 the new Child Care Subsidy was introduced to bring increased support to more families across Australia. You may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy if:

• you or your partner are the primary carer or have legal responsibility for your child

• you or your partner are liable for paying childcare fees

• you or your partner meet the residency requirements

• your child is 13 years of age or under and does not attend secondary school (or has an exemption)

• your child meets the immunisation requirements.

The amount of Child Care Subsidy you will be entitled to is based on:

• How much ‘recognised’ activity you and your partner undertake each fortnight. The entitlement is based on the lesser activity figure for a member of a couple.

• What your combined family income is.

• The childcare fees you pay (hourly rate caps apply for each service type).

Click here for more information about the Child Care subsidy.