The Australian government offers two types of subsidies for in-home childcare

: the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

 

The ACCS is designed to provide additional financial assistance to families who are experiencing financial hardship or have other special circumstances. This subsidy is available to families who are eligible for the CCS and who meet certain criteria, such as having a child with a disability or medical condition, or being in a crisis situation themselves  such as fleeing domestic violence or being medically ill.

 

The CCS is a means-tested subsidy that is available to most families who use approved childcare services, including in-home care. The subsidy is based on a family's income, the number of children in care, and the type of care being provided. Families can receive up to 85% of their childcare fees covered by the subsidy, up to a maximum amount per hour.

 

To be eligible for either subsidy, families must meet certain criteria, such as being Australian residents, having a child under the age of 13 in care, and using an approved childcare service. Families must also meet the activity test for CCS , which requires parents to be working, studying, volunteering, or looking for work for a certain number of hours per week.

Furthermore families wishing to access in home child care must be able to show they have no access to other government forms of child care such as Long Day care.

 

In-home care providers must also meet certain criteria to be eligible for the subsidies, such as being registered with the government and meeting certain safety and quality standards.

 

Overall, the ACCS and CCS subsidies can provide significant financial assistance to families who use in-home childcare services. Families should check their eligibility and apply for the subsidies through the government's MyGov website.