What is the Difference Between CCB and CCR?

The key difference between CCB and CCR lies in the fact that CCB (Child Care Benefit) is based on family income, whereas CCR (Child Care Rebate) is not. Both CCB and CCR are financial assistance programs provided by the Australian Government to help families with the cost of childcare. However, they have different eligibility criteria:

• CCB: This is a form of financial assistance provided by the Australian Government for families using approved child care services. The amount of CCB a family is eligible for is based on their family income. The service is typically paid directly to the approved child care services to reduce the fees eligible families have to pay.
• CCR: This is an additional payment to the CCB and is not based on family income. Even if a family's income is too high for them to receive CCB, they may still be eligible for CCR.

It is important to note that as of July 2, 2018, both CCB and CCR have been replaced by the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). The CCS is a new child care subsidy that takes into account family income and other factors to determine eligibility and payment amounts.

Comparative Table: CCB vs CCR

The main difference between CCB (Child Care Benefit) and CCR (Child Care Rebate) is that CCB is based on family income, while CCR is not. Here is a comparison table outlining the differences between CCB and CCR:

Please note that the CCB and CCR financial assistance programs have been replaced by a new child care subsidy, which started on July 2nd, 2018.