Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the primary government assistance in Australia designed to help families cover childcare costs. The subsidy amount you receive depends on your family circumstances and income, which can cover up to 90% of your childcare fees.
Making quality care more affordable for families
With CCS, more families can access quality programmes such as our Rise and Shine Club morning programme, Amana Afternoons after school programme, and our Holiday Quest school holiday programmes at a very affordable rate.
The subsidy is paid directly to Amana OSHC, reducing the fees you pay out of pocket.
Benefits of CCS
Reduces the cost of care
The subsidy is paid directly to Amana OSHC before you are charged for your session fees, reducing the amount you need to pay out of pocket.
Makes quality care more affordable
Access quality care, engaging activities, and a safe environment through our Before and After School Care and Holiday Quest programmes, all while keeping costs low and manageable for your family.
Supports your family's routine
The Child Care Subsidy helps busy families access affordable, high-quality childcare that fits around work, study, and everyday commitments. By reducing out-of-pocket costs, CCS makes it easier for parents to balance their schedules.
Applies automatically
Payments go directly to Amana OSHC, making billing and budgeting easier. There is no need to spend time submitting claims every week - we handle all the hard work for you.
Your CCS Eligibility
Your CCS eligibility depends on your family income, the hourly rate cap, and how many recognised subsidised hours you can access.
The examples below outline possible CCS amounts for a $36 Amana Afternoons (after school care) session.
Please note these are general estimates and do not include the 5% withholding.
FIND YOUR SERVICE- Your family combined income
- If your programme fees exceed the hourly rate cap of $12.81
- The number of hours of recognised activity per fortnight
- Your activity hours
Example Scenario
Session prices vary. For detailed pricing, visit your centre page on our website.
| Combined Family Income | Subsidy Percentage of Fees Charged | What you will pay (e.g. full fee - $36) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $85,279 | 90% | $3.60 |
| $85,280 - $185,279 | 70% - 80% | $7.20 - $10.80 |
| $185,280 - $285,279 | 50% - 70% | $10.80 - $18.00 |
| $285,280 - $485,279 | 20% - 50% | $18.00 - $28.80 |
| $485,280 - $585,278 | 1% - 20% | $28.80 - $35.64 |
| $535,279 or more | 0% | $36.00 |
| Hours of recognised activity per fortnight | Hours of subsidised child care each fortnight |
|---|---|
| Less than 48 hours | 72 hours |
| More than 48 hours | 100 hours |
Recognised Work-Related Activities
You need to do a recognised activity to be eligible for CCS.
Recognised Study, Training & Community Activities
See how CCS works in real life
Maximum CCS Rate
Sarah has one child, Yusuf, who attends Amana OSHC 3 days a week. Her combined family income is $75,000, where Sarah works full-time. Yusuf will get the maximum standard CCS rate of 90%. This is because they are the only CCS eligible child in child care and the family income is under $85,279.
Below Maximum CCS Rate
Ahmed and Fatima have one child, Amira aged 9, who attends Amana OSHC 2 days a week. Fatima works full-time while Ahmed works part-time. Their combined family income is $130,000. As the maximum standard CCS rate of 90% goes down by 1% for every $5,000 of income earned above $85,279, Ahmed and Fatima will get a CCS rate of 81% for Amira.
The "3 Day Guarantee"
From 5 January 2026, all CCS eligible families will receive a minimum of 72 subsidised hours of childcare per fortnight, regardless of the family's hours of recognised activity.
For OSHC, this is approximately 6 days of Holiday Quest per fortnight and stretches even further for term-time sessions - Rise and Shine Club and Amana Afternoons!
LEARN MOREChild Care Subsidy calculator and resources
Use the Child Care Subsidy calculator to understand new child care rates and fees and discover how you can apply for CCS.
Questions? We are here to help.
1. Link your Centrelink account with your myGov account
2. Provide the correct Customer Registration Number (CRN) and date of birth for both you and your child
3. Ensure the correct parent/guardian is the account holder