Child Care Subsidy: What Perth Parents Need to Know
The Child Care Subsidy, or CCS, helps eligible Australian families with the cost of approved childcare.
If you are preparing to enrol your child, it is worth understanding the basics before their first day.
Information can change, so always confirm current rules with Services Australia.
What Is the Child Care Subsidy?
CCS is an Australian Government payment that reduces childcare costs for eligible families using approved care.
The amount each family receives depends on individual circumstances.
Your childcare centre can explain its fees, but it cannot determine your personal subsidy.
How Many Subsidised Hours Can Families Receive?
From January 2026, eligible families can receive at least 72 hours of subsidised childcare per fortnight under the current rules.
Some families may qualify for more depending on their circumstances.
Because government requirements can change, parents should check the latest information directly with Services Australia.
Does CCS Cover the Full Fee?
Not necessarily.
Families may still need to pay a gap between the subsidy and the childcare centre’s normal fee.
This means another family’s out-of-pocket cost may be very different from yours.
When Should You Apply?
It is best not to leave CCS until the first day of care.
If you are planning to enrol, check your eligibility and complete the required steps through myGov and Services Australia as early as possible.
Tuart Hill Baby & Child Care Centre also recommends organising CCS before care begins.
You can read more about the centre’s fees, enrolment process and Child Care Subsidy information.
What Should Parents Do Next?
Before starting childcare:
- check your CCS eligibility
- confirm the centre’s current fees
- complete enrolment documents
- make sure government information is up to date
For official information, always refer to Services Australia.
If you are considering childcare in Tuart Hill, visit the enrolment and fee information to understand the next steps.