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.
Ensure your MyGov account is set up and ready to access
Supporting documents must be submitted
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
Your claim can be tracked via your MyGov account – keep hold of your receipt details