Child Care Rebate

Child Care Rebate assists parents or guardians with your out-of-pocket expenses for approved child care if you are working, training or studying.

Out of pocket expenses are total child care fees less Child Care Benefit. Child Care Rebate covers 50% of out of pocket expenses, up to a maximum of $7,500 per child from financial year 2011-12 to 2013-2014.

Child Care Rebate is a different payment from Child Care Benefit. To receive Child Care Rebate you must first claim Child Care Benefit for approved care. Child Care Benefit is based on your income and is different for everyone.