Your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) may change if you have a child turning 6 this year

Published: 21 February 2025

When your eldest child turns 6, the CCS rate you get may be different, depending on how many children you have and their ages.

If you have more than one child aged 5 or under, you may get a higher rate of CCS for one or more of your children.

When your eldest child turns 6, your rate of CCS may change depending on the number of children you have aged 5 or under.

Read more about how your number of children in care can affect your Child Care Subsidy.

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