We base your activity level on the hours of recognised activities you do and the type of activity you’re doing. We use your activity level to work out how many hours of subsidised child care you can get each fortnight.
If you have a partner, we’ll look at both of your activity levels. We’ll use the lower of your or your partner’s activity level to work out your hours of subsidised child care. The hours of subsidised child care you can access per fortnight apply to each child.
If you do more than one recognised activity, the hours you spend doing each activity will count toward your activity level. This may increase the hours of subsidised child care you’re entitled to.
There are 4 activity levels.
| Activity level each fortnight | Hours of subsidised child care each fortnight |
|---|---|
| Less than 8 hours | 0 hours if you earn above $83,280 24 hours if you earn $83,280 or below |
| More than 8 to 16 hours | 36 hours |
| More than 16 to 48 hours | 72 hours |
| More than 48 hours | 100 hours |
If volunteering or looking for work is your only recognised activity, we will count the first 16 hours towards your activity level.
If you’re not doing a recognised activity, you may still be eligible for subsidised child care. Read more about CCS exemptions and other activities.