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The following information is provided to help students apply for the Commonwealth Prac Payment.

The following information is to support higher education providers in delivering the Commonwealth Prac Payment.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions to find out more about the Commonwealth Prac Payment.

This report provides a snapshot of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved care over the March quarter 2025.

Each quarter we issue a summary report about the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) in Australia.

Child care providers must submit accurate session reports on time – it’s the law. Services Australia uses session reports to calculate and process Child Care Subsidy (CCS) payments.

Providers must issue a statement of entitlement to families who get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) at their service.

Under Family Assistance Law (FAL), early childhood education and care providers must keep certain records. This page outlines record keeping requirements and timeframes.

Watch this video to ensure you submit accurate and complete session reports, including the correct fee, for each session of care.

You do not need to adjust the total session fee before reporting prescribed discounts. This is because prescribed discounts do not impact Child Care Subsidy (CCS) entitlement.

You must deduct the contribution from the total session fee when managing other third-party payments and discounts. The family’s CCS percentage will then be applied to the reduced session fee.

Families who receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) must make a co-contribution to their early childhood education and care (ECEC) fees. They do this by paying the gap fee.

Section 35 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 requires the accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity to prepare and publish a corporate plan every year.

Indigenous Higher Education Units are located in universities across Australia.

Find government programs, initiatives and resources to help with your studies.