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Child Care Subsidy rates from 13 July 2020

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment released the fact sheet which outlines adjustments to Child Care Subsidy rates that take effect on 13 July 2020.

CCS Income Test
The percentage of Child Care Subsidy a family is entitled to is based on combined annual income. Child Care Subsidy income thresholds are adjusted annually in accordance with Consumer Price Index (CPI). The table below shows the income thresholds that apply from 13 July 2020. CCS-Income-Test-FY21

CS Annual Cap
There is no annual cap for most families receiving Child Care Subsidy. The income threshold at which an annual cap does apply, and the value of the cap, are adjusted annually in accordance with CPI. The table below shows how the annual cap applies from 13 July 2020.CCS-Annual-Cap-FY21

CCS Hourly Rate Caps
The hourly rate caps are the maximum hourly rate used to calculate families’ Child Care Subsidy for each service type. The hourly rate caps are adjusted annually in accordance with CPI. The table below shows the hourly rate caps that apply from 13 July 2020.CCS-Hourly-Rate-Caps-FY21

Click here to download the Child Care Subsidy rates from 13 July 2020.