- Child Care Subsidy
- How much you can get
Hours of subsidised child care for Child Care Subsidy
From 5 January 2026, families eligible for Child Care Subsidy can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care each fortnight.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Lump sums
FIS property settlements video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you with a property settlement.
- Top payments
- Multicultural Service Officers
What Multicultural Service Officers do
Our Multicultural Service Officers work with multicultural community groups, staff and other government departments.
- Family Tax Benefit
- What can affect your payment
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
- Report your income
- Employment income reporting
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
- Top payments
- Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
- Child Care Subsidy
- How much you can get
The type of child care you use can affect Child Care Subsidy
The amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you can get depends on the type of approved child care you use. It also depends on the age of your child.