Cost Of Childcare
How much does child care cost?
An overview of the cost of the different types of child care in Australia and a cost widget to identify the average cost of care in a location.
What is the Child Care Subsidy? (CCS)| CareforKids.com.au
Learn about the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), the main government payment supporting families with the cost of care, and the 3 factors which influence how much you receive.
Family Tax Benefit PART A and PART B
An overview of Family Tax Benefit Part A and B: which families are eligible, payment rates, how to claim and more.
Paid Parental Leave | CareforKids.com.au
An overview of Paid Parental Leave including what it is, who it is for, who is eligible, how long it lasts, how much you receive, how to apply and more.
Dad and Partner Pay
An overview of the Dad and Partner Pay subsidy for parents including what it is, how long it lasts, who is eligible, payment rates, how to claim and more.
Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) - Grandparents
The Additional Child Care Subsidy (Grandparents) supports grandparents with child care responsibilities.
Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) - Transition to Work
In July 2018, the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) (Transition to Work) support families with the cost of care as they undertake activities to help them get back to work.
Cost of child care tool kit
Child care is increasingly expensive. This toolkit offers an overview of costs and the financial support available to help families manage and application info.
Can families get the Child Care Subsidy for nannies and au pairs?
Child Care Subsidy Eligibility criteria with regards to nannies and au pairs, can be confusing, this article clears up the questions.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme
An overview of the National Disability Insurance Scheme for families with children with a permanent and/or significant disability.
Child care subsidies available to grandparents
Information on the subsidies and financial assistance available to support grandparent carers, along with eligibility criteria and information on how to access the payment system.
How to avoid a Child Care Subsidy overpayment
How to avoid being overpaid CCS and ending up with a debt to pay back.
How do Australian child care costs compare with other countries?
Learn how the cost of child care in Australia compares with other countries.
How Do I Calculate the Child Care Subsidy?
The amount of CCS you receive depends on the individual circumstances of your family. Here’s a guide to how the CCS is calculated to help you in estimate your childcare costs.
What Are The Childcare Subsidy Rates?
If you’re shortlisting childcare providers, you might also be wondering whether you’re eligible for the Childcare Subsidy and how much you could potentially receive.
Celebrating a 'Responsible Budget'
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2022-2023 Federal budget and has labelled it, "A responsible Budget that is right for the times."
How to Apply for Childcare Assistance | Careforkids.com.au
Information about the application process for childcare assistance, including how to apply for the Childcare Subsidy and when to apply for childcare.
Can You Claim Childcare As A Tax Deduction? | Careforkids.com.au
Childcare is a significant expense for many parents, so it’s no wonder so many families would love the opportunity to claim this cost as a tax deduction to make life easier.
Higher CCS and no annual cap coming soon!
The Department of Education has announced a range of changes to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which will be introduced incrementally from December 2021.
Child care gap fee waiver for COVID-19 closures
How continuation of the Child Care Gap Fee Waiver until the end of 2021 will impact parents using early education services.
It’s time to confirm your income for the Child Care Subsidy
Why it is important for families that use early childhood education and care services to confirm their income before the Government deadline of 30 June.
Child care gets a Budget boost in 2021
Child care gets a Budget boost in 2021.
Sick days, public holidays and unplanned closure fee policies
Why parents are charged fees even when their children aren’t in care and why it’s important to read the fine print when you register with a service.
The Child Care Recovery Package
The Child Care Recovery Package.
What you need to know about the end of free child care
What you need to know about the end of free child care.
Free child care is ending: What you need to know
Free child care is ending: What you need to know.
Free child care - What you need to know
Free child care - What you need to know.
Payment of Child Care Subsidy and COVID-19
Payment of Child Care Subsidy and COVID-19.
An evaluation of the new Child Care Package
It's been a year since the introductin of the Child Care Package, complete with a single means- and activity-tested Child Care Subsidy.
What you said Child Care Subsidy mini-poll
What you said Child Care Subsidy mini-poll.
It's official – The New Child Care Package has landed
It's official – The New Child Care Package has landed.
Tools to help you prepare for the new Child Care Subsidy
Tools to help you make a smooth transition to the Child Care Subsidy.
What you need to do to get ready for the new Child Care Subsidy
The single Child Care Subsidy takes effect on 2 July, completely replacing the existing Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate.
Changes to child care funding: What you need to know
The government aims to provide more assistance to low and middle-income families, and here's what the package means for all parents using early childhood education and care services.
The CareforKids.com.au Cost Widget
Our Child Care Cost Widget enables you to instantly find and compare the average cost of child care in any geographic area using a postcode.