How many hours per fortnight do you do this activity?
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How many hours per fortnight do you do this activity?
Hours of recognised activity
| Activity test step | Hours of recognised activity per fortnight | Maximum number of hours of subsidised child care per CCS fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 hours to 16 hours | 36 hours |
| 2 | More than 16 hours to 48 hours | 72 hours |
| 3 | More than 48 hours | 100 hours |
What determines my level of child care subsidy?
Subsidy percentage We work it out based on your family income estimate. Your Child Care Subsidy percentage will apply to the lowest of either the: hourly fee you’re charged by your child care service. hourly rate cap.
Do you still get child care subsidy on maternity leave?
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy. Recognised activities can include any of the following: paid work including being self employed. paid or unpaid leave, including paid or unpaid parental or maternity leave.
How does the CCS work?
CCS is linked to how much a family contributes to the Australian economy through activity – both paid and unpaid. This activity level is calculated from the parent with the lowest number of hours of activity per fortnight.
What happens if I don’t pay child support in Australia?
If you don’t pay your child support in full and on time, we may apply penalties on the outstanding amount. You pay the penalty amount to the Australian Government, not to the receiving parent. If you pay the overdue child support, we may reduce or remove the penalty from your account.
What happens if you miss a child maintenance payment?
When a parent doesn’t pay child maintenance If you use the CMS Collect and Pay service but don’t make a payment or don’t pay the full amount, CMS will telephone and write to you. They’ll tell you they’ll start enforcement action within a week unless you: make an agreement to pay the full amount missed.
