From 7 March 2022, families with more than one child aged 5 or under in care will get a higher subsidy for their second child and younger children. We encourage child care providers and services to help us let families know about the changes. Find prewritten text and images below to use across your channels.
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When to use this kit
This information will be useful for families in the lead up to the higher Child Care Subsidy on 7 March 2022.
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The Australian Government is making changes to the Child Care Subsidy. From 7 March 2022, if you have more than one child aged 5 or under in care you may get a higher subsidy. Find out if you’re eligible: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/higherCCS #ChildCareSubsidy #HigherCCS
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Wondering how the higher Child Care Subsidy might work for your family? From 7 March 2022, if you have more than one child aged 5 or under in care, you may get a higher subsidy. Services Australia has examples to help you understand how the higher subsidy may work for you. Visit: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/higherCCS #ChildCareSubsidy #HigherCCS
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Higher Child Care Subsidy is coming soon
If you have more than one child aged 5 or under in care, you may soon get a higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
From 7 March 2022, your family’s CCS may increase if you:
- earn less than $354,305
- have more than one child aged 5 or under in child care.
Services Australia has information for families on their website, including:
- who will get the higher subsidy
- how much the higher subsidy is
- when you’ll get the higher subsidy
- what you need to do
- examples that show how the higher CCS may work for your family.
