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Changes to Childcare Subsidy Payments

Written by headoffice primaryoshcare | Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Get ready for the new Child Care Subsidy

From 2 July 2018, the child care fee assistance your family receives will change.

Transitioning to the new Child Care Package

To be eligible for the new funding package, families are asked to provide information to the government. All families and carers must complete the online form now through myGov using their Centrelink online account. These updates will not happen automatically.

It is important to note that if families do not complete their assessment before 2 July 2018, they may not receive any child care fee assistance.

Learn more about the new subsidy and how to transition. Estimate what your new Child Care Subsidy might be, go to the Payment and Services Finder.

Child Care Subsidy

The new Child Care Subsidy replaces the current Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate and is paid directly to your child care provider on your behalf. More information about individual subsidy rates and annual cap changes is available in the New Child Care Package brochure available from the Centre

   

It is important to note that if families do not complete their assessment before 2 July 2018, they may not receive any child care fee assistance.

To ensure we are ready to support the change and your family, Primary OSHCare are following a transition timeline

  • Mar 2017: Legislation amendments enacted, sector consultation (including POSHC) commences
  • Oct 2017: IT system user testing with ChildCare Payments Software providers (Qikkids)
  • Nov 2017: Stage 1 IT system transition commences
  • Feb 2018: All Management and Administration Staff complete the PRODA authorisation. Service Approval must be up to date and provided to the Department.
  • Feb-Mar 2018: IT system training to ensure accurate record keeping
  • Mar-Jul 2018: Provide updates to families, updates to CCMS live
  • Jul 2018: Full Implementation through POSHC systems, Qikkids and My Family Lounge

For additional details & links

Visit
https://www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage

Download the Fast Facts File for families here https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/family_transition_fast_facts_for_providers.pdf

Watch the Families Webcast here
https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/families_webcast_presentation_19_april.pdf

Find Frequently Asked Questions here
https://www.education.gov.au/new-child-care-package-frequently-asked-questions

 

       

 

 

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