The Child Care Subsidy (CSS) makes accessing high-quality childcare and early education easy and more affordable for eligible families.  

We are here to help you get started with the CCS process – it can be confusing, but we can help make the application process run a little smoother.

The CCS is financial assistance from the government to help cover the cost of childcare. The amount you receive depends on several factors including combined family income, child’s age, paid and unpaid activities such as job or volunteer work that your family is involved with. There is additional support for families experiencing temporary financial hardship, for foster families, grandparents etc.

To make it easier, the CCS you are entitled too os paid directly to the service, so you only need to pay the gap fee.