Child Care Benefits

The following websites provide further important information regarding childcare options, taxation considerations and family assistance:

National Child Care Accreditation Council
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
The Australian government has set up a Quality Assurance system covering all long day care, family day care and out of school hours care. All child care providers, including those on or near the UNSW campuses, are required to go through an accreditation process to ensure they meet the required standards of care.

Family Assistance Office (FAO)
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/
The Family Assistance Office provides information about how to claim Child Care Benefit. Child Care Benefit can be claimed by families who use approved or registered child care centres.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
http://www.ato.gov.au/
The ATO website provides information about the new 30% Child Care Tax Rebate and Baby Bonus.

Child Care Access Hotline
Ph 1800 670 305
http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/childcare/who-hotline.htm
The Child Care Access Hotline provides information about types of childcare including long day care and family day care in your area, quality issues and government assistance available to parents.

Family and Community Services (FACS)
http://www.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/childcare/nav.htm
The FACS website includes information about current child care benefits as well as reviews and studies relating to child care services and families.

Local Council Directory
http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_LocalGovDirectory.asp?index=1
Most local councils have information about the child care facilities in their area on their websites. Please click here to access the NSW Government local council directory.

Centrelink
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/
Visit the Centrelink website for more information about Parenting Payment, Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Benefit (CCB), Maternity Payment and Carer Payments.

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