The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) hourly rate caps and family income thresholds will go up from 7 July 2025. 
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- Jun 20
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The family income thresholds have also changed according to the CPI, as outlined below:Â Â
Family income  | Subsidy rate  |
Up to $85,279  | 90%  |
More than $85,279 to below $535,279  | Between 90% and 0% The percentage decreases by 1% for every $5,000 of income a family earns  |
$535,279 or more  | 0%  |
A family’s CCS subsidy rate is the percentage of the hourly rate the government will subsidise.   Â
Read more about how much CCS a family can get on our website.Â