ChildCare Subsidy ( CCS )

The Australian Government provides families with financial assistance to help cover the costs of approved child care – the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). It is paid directly to providers to reduce the fees you pay.

CCS Calculator

How to Receive the CCS

Step 1

Setup

Ensure your MyGov account is set up and ready to access

Step 2

Documents

Supporting documents must be submitted

Step 3

Claim

1. Sign in to your MyGov
2. Go to Centrelink and select Payment and Claims
3. Click Make a Claim
4. Under Families, click Get Started
5. Answer all questions and follow the prompts
6. Submit your claim

NOTE: Each child will require a separate claim

Step 4

Tracking

Your claim can be tracked via your MyGov account – keep hold of your receipt details