The Child Care Subsidy for IHC is based on a family hourly rate cap by the Department (indexed annually).
The percentage of the subsidy to which the family is entitled is based on the family's combined adjusted taxable income, and is up to 85 per cent of the actual fee charged or 85 per cent of the family hourly rate cap, whichever is lower. Families are required to pay the remainder of the fee.
The number of hours of subsidised care per fortnight to which a family is entitled is determined by the Child Care Subsidy activity test result. A family may require, and be eligible for up to 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight.
Additional Child Care Subsidy
is a top up to the Child Care Subsidy, which provides additional fee assistance to families and children facing barriers in accessing affordable child care. The Additional Child Care Subsidy provides a subsidy equal to the actual fee charged, up to a maximum of 120 per cent of the family hourly rate cap, for vulnerable or disadvantaged families and children. Additional subsidised hours may also apply.
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