Fees & Administration
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY is a Services Australia payment that helps with the cost of approved childcare.
Services Australia pays the subsidy to your childcare provider to reduce the fees you pay.
Who can get it
To get Child Care Subsidy you must:
care for a child 13 or younger who's not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies
use an approved child care service
be responsible for paying the child care fees
meet residency and immunisation requirements.
Find out more about who can get it and how much you can get on the Services Australia website.
Am I eligible - this will depend upon the following information?
a family’s income
how many children a family has in care
the age of the children in care
a family’s activity level
the type of care a family uses.
You will need a MYGOV account to apply for your childcare subsidy which must be linked to Centrelink.
Use your MYGOV account to provide your information and supporting documentation
Your claim will be assessed, and you will be notified of the subsidy percentage and eligible hours
ASpen 10 Hour Session FEE (10hrs/day) 7.00AM TO 6.00PM
$111.70 per day/session
ASpen 9 Hour Session FEE (9hrs/day) 8.00AM TO 5.00PM
$107.00 per day/session
Fees include the following for all children.
Welcome Pack including Aspen Branded calico sheet bag, Adjustable child bucket hat, brim width offers excellent protection and meets Cancer Council Guidelines, available in a variety of vibrant colors.
Nappies and Nappy Pants for children aged up to 3 years
All food - Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch and healthy snacks throughout the day
Sunscreen, wipes, and all other consumables
Seasonal Incursions- which may include the below
Educational shows for children throughout the year - FREE
Weekly Sport Lesson sessions for Munchkin, Pixie & Kindy Room Children - FREE
Other incursions may include- Cultural and Indigenous Workshops, Music and Movement, Sustainability Education Workshops, Lunar New Year Lion Dance,
EXTRA FEES
Non-refundable Enrolment & admin fee (Payable once, when placement
of child is offered - $80.00
Enrolment Fee/s 2nd or 3rd child in the family attending the Centre (Payable once when placement
of child is offered – $65.00
Late Fees for any time after 6.00pm for each period of 15 minutes or part thereof – $35.00