Before we begin

Recognised activity includes paid work, paid and unpaid leave and approved study. For more information, visit 

Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia


You may be exempt from the Child Care Subsidy activity test if you are the principal carer of your grandchild, unable to work due to a disability or medical condition, or a Carer Payment recipient.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children may be entitled to a minimum of 36 hours of subsidised care, regardless of activity levels. Low income families may be entitled to a minimum of 24 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, regardless of activity levels.
To find out if any other Child Care Subsidy activity test exemptions apply, visit 

Exemptions and Activity level and subsidised care for Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia.

Recognised activities

Annual income is your and your partner’s adjusted taxable income for the whole financial year. For more information, visit 

Your income can affect Child Care Subsidy - Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia

Family's estimates annual income

About this tool

This quick and easy Child Care Subsidy calculator tool helps you find out what your family might pay for early childhood education and care.

For a more comprehensive estimate across a range of payments, including Child Care Subsidy, Family Tax Benefit and Income Support Payments, see 

Services Australia's Payment and Service Finder.

What is the Child Care Subsidy

Who can receive the Child Care Subsidy

Eligibility and entitlement

Recent changes

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The Child Care Subsidy has increased. Visit childcaresubsidy.gov.au for details.

The amount of Child Care Subsidy you get depends on your circumstances. These estimates are based on the information you provide. To learn more go to 