Tropical Cyclone Fina: CCS period of emergency declared

We’ve declared a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) period of emergency in parts of the Northern Territory due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Fina.

The CCS period of emergency applies from 19 November to 1 December 2025 in the following local government areas:

  • Belyuen Community Government Council
  • Coomalie Community Government Council
  • City of Darwin
  • City of Palmerston
  • Tiwi Islands Regional Council
  • Wagait Shire Council
  • West Arnhem Regional 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. 

Families may be able to access: 

Read more about recovery after an emergency on our website. 

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 nt.gov.au/emergency.