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.
Child Care Subsidy
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