NSW floods: CCS period of emergency declared 4 to 11 August 2025 

We’ve declared a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) period of emergency in parts of NSW due to the impact of flooding.

The CCS period of emergency applies from 4 August 2025 to 11 August 2025 in the following local government areas:  

  • Gunnedah Shire Council  
  • Narrabri Shire Council  
  • Tamworth Regional Council  
  • Uralla Shire Council  
  • Walcha Council.  

We continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as required.  

Support during the emergency  

The following support is available in affected regions during the CCS period of emergency:  

  • you can continue to get CCS if your service closes as a direct result of the emergency  
  • you can waive the gap fee if a child doesn’t attend, or your service is closed, during the CCS period of emergency  
  • families will get unlimited allowable absences for the duration of the CCS period of emergency.  

A gap fee waiver is a type of provider discount. You must report the type and amount of prescribed discounts in session reports if they have been applied for the session.  

Read more about support during a CCS period of emergency.  

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Recovery after the emergency  

Some services may be eligible for a Community Child Care Fund special circumstances grant. Read the eligibility criteria before applying.  

Read more about recovery after an emergency on our website.  

Families may be able to access:  

Other disaster support  

The Australian Government provides help for people affected by natural disasters. Find out whether you're eligible on the Services Australia website.  

Your state or territory government may provide additional support in the event of a natural disaster. Find out more at Emergency NSW.