Childcare Subsidy

The Child Care Subsidy, or CCS, is an Australian Government payment that helps reduce the cost of approved child care.

It is paid directly to your child care provider and applied to your fees, so families only pay the remaining gap amount.

How much CCS can I get?

Your subsidy will depend on your family income, child care fees, number of children in care and eligible hours of subsidised care.

From January 2026, CCS-eligible families can receive at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, with some families eligible for up to 100 hours.

Estimate your child care costs

Use our calculator below to get an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs after CCS.

This calculator is a guide only. Your actual subsidy may vary depending on your Centrelink assessment, booked days, session hours and any withholding applied by Services Australia.

Need help?

Our Centre Manager can talk you through our fees and help explain how CCS may apply to your family.

Contact your nearest Roseberry House centre and we’ll be happy to help.