If your child is enrolled in other child care service
If your child attends multiple child care services, you can choose the amount of hours we pay to each service.
Recognised participation and activity test for Child Care Subsidy
Your recognised participation may affect the hours of subsidised child care you can get.
Loans and concession cards when you retire
There are other concessions and financial help you can get during your retirement.
Other circumstances that affect hours of subsidised child care for Child Care Subsidy
The number of hours of subsidised child care you can get depends on your circumstances.
Child Care Subsidy if you’re affected by an emergency
You may be able to access extra support with the cost of your child care.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
Fake information about Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing fake information about Centrelink payments that aren’t real or no longer available.
What happens when your child turns 13
When your child turns 13, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and Part B will change. So may your Child Care Subsidy. Your child can also sign an application for a tax file number (TFN).
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Using your digital electronic benefit transfer card
You can use your digital Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to buy goods and services or get cash out at a point of sale (POS) terminal subject to limits.