Perfect Beginnings is an approved provider for the Government Childcare Subsidy

The following is a summary of information is from the Australian Centrelink website. You can read more here about the full eligibility requirements.

Use the Government Payment and Service Finder to estimate how much Child Care Subsidy you may get.

To work out how much Child Care Subsidy you’re eligible for they’ll look at all of the following:

• your family’s income

• the hourly rate cap based on the type of approved child care you use and your child’s age

• the hours of activity you and your partner do.

The amount of subsidised child care you can access per fortnight applies to each child. You may be eligible if you or your partner meet all of the following:

• care for your child at least 2 nights per fortnight, or have 14% care

• are liable for fees for care provided at an approved child care service

• meet the residency rules

The Government pays the subsidy directly to your child care provider to reduce the rates that you pay.

Some families can get Additional Child Care Subsidy. It is paid on top of Child Care Subsidy to provide extra support with child care fees.

There are 3 different types of Additional Child Care Subsidy that you can apply for. You can apply if you’re either:

• a grandparent

• transitioning to work

• experiencing temporary financial hardship.