How is CCS Calculated
CCS Entitlements are determined by Centerlink
Basic calculation is: Entitlement (%) x Attendance Fee ($) - Withholding = CCS paid which leaves a GAP amount for families to pay. (keeping in mind the hourly cap and entitlement hours per fortnight)
Key points (example below)
- 75% (Entitlement percentage) determined by centerlink
- $100 (Attendance fee) determined by childcare center
- 5% (Withholding amount) determined by family otherwise defaults to 5%
- $12.31 (Hourly Cap) determined by centerlink
- 100 hours (Entitlement Hours) determined by centerlink
