CCS payment amounts explained. The numbers below are based on currently published figures for FY 18/19.
**This is a general guide only. Use the Centrelink calculator for an estimate tailored to individual circumstances.
CCS Percentage
Based on combined family annual income. The maximum rate payable is 85%.
- 85% : for incomes up to $66,958
- 85% -> 50% : for incomes between $66,958 and $171,958
- 50% : for incomes between $171,958 and $251,248
- 50% -> 20% : for incomes between $251,248 and $341,248
- 20% : for incomes between $341,248 and $351,248
- 0% : for incomes above $351,248
Hours Allocated
The number of hours of care the government will pay for each fortnight per child. Where there are 2 parents it is based on the parent doing the least amount of approved activities. Eg if 1 parent works full time and the other works part time it is based on the hours of the part time parent.
Note : Examples are based on standard working day of 7.8 hrs
LEVEL 0 : 0 hrs / fortnight
Applies if approved activity hrs less than 8 hrs per fortnight. eg one or less day per fortnight or 1/2 day or less per week.
LEVEL 1 : 36 hrs / fortnight
Applies if approved activity hrs between 8 hrs and 16 hrs per fortnight. eg 2 per fortnight or 1 day per week.
LEVEL 2 : 72 hrs / fortnight
Applies if approved activity hrs between 16 hrs and 48 hrs per fortnight. eg 3-6 days per fortnight or 1.5 - 3 days per week.
LEVEL 3 : 100 hrs / fortnight
Applies if approved activity hrs more than 48 hrs per fortnight. eg 7 days per fortnight or 3.5 days per week.
Sources :
https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-combined-family-income-0