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Guide to the Government Child Care Subsidy
In Australia, the child care subsidy (CCS) is a government program designed to assist families with the cost of approved child care. It replaced the previous Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate schemes in July 2018.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is generally paid to childcare providers who pass it on to families as a fee reduction. There is always a difference between the fees charged by any childcare provider and the CCS, called “the Gap fee” This is also known as the out-of-pocket cost.
Families must make a co-contribution by paying the gap fee. Providers must report fee information to the government. Gap fee payments must be paid electronically.