Changes to Child Care Rebate Payment Options
At the moment, eligible families receive their Child Care Rebate quarterly or annually based on attendance information submitted to the CCMS by child care services. From 1 July 2011, subject to the passage of legislation, the Government will provide families with the option to receive their Child Care Rebate paid either directly to their bank account, or as a further fee reduction payment paid to their child care service on their behalf, bringing further assistance to families at the time they incur the costs of their child care.
More information is available at www.mychild.gov.au. From the MyChild homepage go to the Latest News tab and click on the Fortnightly Child Care Rebate Payment Option link.
