Additional Child Care Subsidy Eligibility Checker
Choose the circumstance that fits your family, answer the pathway questions and see the likely application route.
01 —CHOOSE A PATHWAY
02 —SCREENING RESULT
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Choose the closest ACCS pathway and answer each screening question.
What this estimate includes
- Screens each of the four ACCS pathways separately instead of combining unlike rules.
- Explains the potential fee percentage, hourly-cap boundary and hours setting.
- Distinguishes family applications from the provider-led Child Wellbeing pathway.
Frequently asked questions
What are the four types of Additional Child Care Subsidy?
The four pathways are Child Wellbeing, Grandparent, Temporary Financial Hardship and Transition to Work. Each has different eligibility evidence, payment settings and application steps.
How much can Additional Child Care Subsidy cover?
Grandparent, Temporary Financial Hardship and Child Wellbeing can generally cover up to 100% of the fee, with support capped at 120% of the relevant hourly rate cap. Transition to Work is capped at 95% of the fee or hourly cap.
Who applies for ACCS Child Wellbeing?
The approved child care provider applies for the Child Wellbeing pathway. Families apply to Services Australia for the Grandparent, Temporary Financial Hardship and Transition to Work pathways.
Does this checker guarantee ACCS approval?
No. It screens the published pathway conditions. Services Australia or the approved child care provider decides formal eligibility for each session of care.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Reviewed: 29 July 2026 · Tax year: Rules current at 1 July 2026
Pathway screening only. Formal eligibility is assessed per session of approved care by Services Australia or, for Child Wellbeing, through the approved provider.
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