{"id":6334,"date":"2022-10-24T11:05:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T01:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/?p=6334"},"modified":"2024-03-19T15:44:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T05:44:15","slug":"blog-guide-to-child-care-subsidy-and-rebate-2021-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/child-care-subsidy-support\/10-2022\/blog-guide-to-child-care-subsidy-and-rebate-2021-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Child Care Subsidy and Rebate 2023-24"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The application for child care benefits can seem a confusing process. That is why we have taken a closer look for you to help you through this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is the Child Care Subsidy?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is an Australian Government childcare fee assistance package introduced in 2018. CCS provides financial support to families using Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services, including Long Day Care, Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

CCS payments are made directly to the ECEC service, and the family must pay any difference between the actual fee charged and the subsidy paid on their behalf. The level of support will depend on the eligibility and circumstances of your family. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Australian government is committed to ensuring that every family in the country can access high quality and affordable childcare. While there are lots of different government programs and subsidies, the Child Care Subsidy<\/mark><\/a><\/span> is the primary method of support for families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This unique government grant helps to provide financial assistance to parents, supporting you in covering the costs of your childcare requirements. The level of support that you\u2019ll receive will depend on the eligibility and circumstances of your family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How does it work?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although the application for childcare benefits might seem confusing, the process is actually quite straightforward. Once you have been confirmed eligible, the subsidy will be paid directly to your childcare provider, who will then give you a reduction in fees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This means that the government will pay for a certain amount of your child\u2019s care fees, requiring you to pay the remaining amount. The level of funding that the government will pay depends on the results of your activity test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Still unsure? The below video from Services Australia helps to explain this further:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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