Operational Blueprint Documents (lex 86558): Activity Test For Child Care Subsidy (ccs) 007-17103115 (effective From 23 July 2025) Coding Activity Test Details For Child Care Subsidy (ccs)…

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Services Australia released operational blueprint documents governing Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test administration, effective from June and July 2025. The documents outline how the Activity Test determines subsidised child care hours (up to 100 per fortnight) based on customers' recognised activities, with both members of a couple assessed and the lower result applied to determine entitlement. Customers self-assess their activity hours during claims, changes of circumstances, or annual reviews without requiring evidence unless randomly audited or suspected of fraud. Key exemptions exist for certain groups including grandparent principal carers. Customers with estimated annual taxable income at or below the lower income threshold receive 24 hours without meeting the Activity Test. The operational procedures detail coding requirements and activity recognition parameters to standardise subsidy determination across the service delivery network.