Your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) may change if you have a child turning 6 this year
When your eldest child turns 6, the CCS rate you get may be different, depending on how many children you have and their ages.
It’s not too late to claim ABSTUDY for the new school year
ABSTUDY payments can help if your child is living at home or away from home for high school.
Confirming your child’s enrolment details for child care
To get Child Care Subsidy (CCS), you need to confirm your child’s enrolment details.
You can get someone to help with Centrelink, when you start study
Starting study is a big step. If you need help with Medicare, Centrelink or Child Support you can ask someone to act for you until you find your feet.
Did you recently get a Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) eligibility letter?
The letter will tell you if your child is eligible for CDBS.
You’ll need your child’s Customer Reference Number (CRN) to enrol them in child care
If you’re using child care, before or after school care or holiday care, you’ll need to give the service your child’s CRN.
It’s time to update your family and child care details
Make sure your details are up to date so you get the right amount of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Check the progress of your families claim online
You can check the progress of your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS) claim online.
Getting help with child care fees for before and after school care
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can help with the cost of child care, before and after school care and holiday care.
Check if your child is exempt from Family Tax Benefit (FTB) study requirements
To get FTB payments for your child after they turn 16, they need to be in full time study or have an approved exemption to study.