Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing determination checklist

This checklist will help early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers apply for an Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing determination. 

On this page:

  • Confirmed referral requirements under the certificate process have been met.
  • Applied early if ongoing support is needed beyond the certificate period or current determination.
  • Confirmed the child continues to be in need of wellbeing support.
  • Spoke with the family and recorded their consent.
  • Obtained evidence from an appropriate organisation or professional that includes:
    • the name of child and their parent or carer
    • the name and contact details of the organisation or professional providing the evidence
    • the title or position of the person providing the evidence
    • the date the evidence was provided
    • a written or electronic signature.
  • Confirmed determination details are correct
    • child’s name
    • child’s CRN
    • start and end date (starting after the certificate or last determination end date - to ensure there are no gaps in ACCS eligibility).
  • Applied for determination in PEP or third-party software.
  • Kept records to support audit and compliance requirements.

Submitted evidence of:

  • the child’s need for wellbeing support as provided by a third-party
  • other formal arrangements (where the child is identified under state or territory law).