Child Care Subsidy Calculator
Child Care Subsidy
The Australian Government offers different levels of financial assistance for families to help cover the cost of childcare. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the amount the government pays towards your childcare costs on a fortnightly basis. How much the government contributes is based on things like family income, activity level, the type of childcare and your child’s age, and the number of children you have.
The subsidy will be paid directly to your childcare provider, based on attendance records per fortnight. You will pay any difference between the actual fee you are charged and the subsidy that is paid on your behalf.
You can make a claim for CCS any time on Centrelink Online through your My Gov services account or the Centrelink & MyGov App.
Changes to the CCS
The 3 Day Guarantee is a new update to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). From 5 January 2026, all families who are eligible for CCS will receive at least 3 days of subsidised childcare each week (or 72 hours per fortnight), no matter their work, study, or volunteering situation.
Calculate Your CGS
Use our calculator to estimate how much you’ll get back in childcare costs.
