A CCS calculator can be a valuable tool for determining what your family may be entitled to. However, it’s important to note that this calculator is only an estimate, and your eligibility will depend on your specific circumstances. For example, you might be eligible if you work part time or for an unpaid family business, or volunteer your time in the community. You should report any casual or irregular work and how many hours you expect to work in the next three months. In addition, you must report any activity you perform outside of the household that’s not an official job.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) calculator
The Child Care Subsidy (CCSS) is a financial assistance program provided by the Australian Government to eligible families. It replaces the Child Care Rebate and Child Care Benefit and was designed to make childcare affordable. It helps families with a child in long-term care, out-of-school care, or in-home care to cover the cost of child care.
Calculate your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to determine how much your family is eligible to receive. There are many factors that can affect your eligibility. For example, how many hours do you spend working, studying, volunteering, or taking parental leave? A Child Care Subsidy calculator can help you figure out how many hours you qualify for.
‘Recognised Activity’
The ‘Recognised Activity’ section on a CCS calculator helps you figure out whether your income and activity levels meet the eligibility requirements. Although the calculator provides a general guide, your situation will likely change. Recognised activity includes work, study, lunch breaks, travelling, volunteering in the community, or unpaid work in your family’s business. You should report all work, even if it is casual or irregular, as well as the number of hours you expect to work over the next three months.
Recognised activity hours do not have to coincide with hours in early childhood services. For example, if an individual has 12 hours of paid work each week, and also works unpaid for a family business, their hours can be combined. The total amount of hours is then used to calculate their Child Care Subsidy entitlement.
‘Combined Household Income’
The CCS calculator helps you estimate how much ‘Combined Household Income’ your family receives. It is important to note that these figures are only estimates and can change based on your family’s circumstances. The estimated amount you receive will depend on whether you are working, studying, running a family business or doing voluntary work in your community.
The CCS calculator also takes into account how many young children are in the household. Combined household income is the total of all sources of income including wages, net investment returns and tax deductions. The more children you have, the higher your CCS amount will be. This additional funding will make it easier for you to raise a family.