The Child Care Rebate helps working families with the cost of child care. The Child Care Rebate covers 50 per cent of out-of-pocket child care expenses for approved child care up to the annual cap. From July 2010, the Child Care Rebate annual cap will be $7,500 per child per year, subject to the passage of legislation.

In order to receive the Child Care Rebate there are certain requirements you must meet.

You must have:

• used an approved child care service during the year
• been eligible for Child Care Benefit
• passed the Child Care Benefit work, training and study test

To find out more about eligibility critera, and claiming the Child Care Rebate visit the Family Assistance Office website.