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We’ve developed examples to help you understand when a child at your service may be considered at risk of serious abuse or neglect for the purposes of Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing.

If you identify a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect, their family may be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing. This page outlines when a child is considered at risk.

This page contains information on funding clusters – which includes allocation of units of study to funding clusters and student contribution bands according to field of education codes – and indexed rates.

The Department endeavours to provide the latest policy advice and country specific information to inform education and research engagement with priority partners overseas.

If a child in receipt of Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing will be at risk for longer than 6 weeks, you can apply for a determination. A determination gives families access to the subsidy for up to 13 weeks at a time.

The department has mechanisms in place for receiving feedback on our programs and services, as it is integral to our on-going improvement. You can contact the departments program areas directly or lodge an online complaint form.

Before applying for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing on behalf of a family, you must take steps to establish their eligibility. You must also ensure the child is enrolled correctly so the subsidy can be paid.

This page outlines reporting obligations that apply when you identify a child at risk and apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing on behalf of their family.

A certificate gives a family immediate access to Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing for up to 6 weeks.

Families engaged in programs listed on the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing approved program list are eligible to apply for ACCS child wellbeing.

Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) child wellbeing provides help with the cost of early childhood education and care. It’s for families who care for a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect. 

These programs help to support and enhance Australia's higher education research sector.