Family & children · Work and Income
OSCAR Subsidy
Cost subsidyOverview
Help with approved before-school, after-school and school-holiday care.
Eligibility points to check
Child must attend school and usually be under 14, or under 18 with Child Disability Allowance. Check income, residency, care needs, other caregiver availability and approved programme hours.
How to proceed
Follow the official Childcare Assistance application steps and ask your care provider to complete their section.
Before you apply
Have identity and residence details, income or asset information, and any relevant medical, tenancy, care or study evidence ready. The official application page decides the exact documents required.
Key amounts and dates to confirm
- Payment amount, income or asset limits
- When payments normally start and whether backdating is possible
- When support ends and whether renewal or updates are required
- Whether it can be combined with other support and whether repayment applies
These figures and dates depend on your circumstances and policy changes; iKoru does not estimate them.
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