The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

Family Assistance Guide updates - 2026

11 August 2026 (v1.275)

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1.1.A.12ACCS (child wellbeing) certificateMoved information.
1.1.A.13ACCS (child wellbeing) determinationMoved information.
1.1.A.75Appropriate state or territory support agency (ACCS (child wellbeing))Clarified definition.
1.1.A.110At risk, at risk day (ACCS (child wellbeing)) (deleted - see 1.1.I.120)Removed information.
1.1.C.15Certificate (ACCS (child wellbeing)) (deleted - see 1.1.A.12)Removed information.
1.1.D.78Determination (ACCS (child wellbeing)) (deleted - see 1.1.A.13)Removed information.
1.1.G.13Giving notice (ACCS (child wellbeing))Clarified definition.
1.1.I.120In need of wellbeing support, wellbeing day (ACCS (child wellbeing))Moved information.
1.1.P.74Payment nomineeUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
1.1.T.51The 12 month rule (ACCS (child wellbeing))Clarified definition and added Act reference.
1.2.7Additional child care subsidy (ACCS) - descriptionClarified policy.
2.1.1.110Death of an FTB or regular care childUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
2.8Additional child care subsidy (ACCS) overviewUpdated page title. Clarified policy.
2.8.1ACCS (child wellbeing)Clarified policy.
2.8.1.10ACCS (child wellbeing) - eligibilityClarified policy.
2.8.1.20ACCS (child wellbeing) - where a child is in need of wellbeing supportUpdated page title. Clarified policy.
2.8.1.30ACCS (child wellbeing) - certificatesClarified policy.
2.8.1.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - determinationsClarified policy.
2.8.1.502.8.1.50 ACCS (child wellbeing) - deemed refusal (deleted)Removed information.
2.8.1.60ACCS (child wellbeing) - giving noticeClarified policy.
3.2.4Target foreign incomeUpdated exchange rates.
3.6.6Foreign exchange rate - historical ratesUpdated exchange rates.
4.1.3.10Payment nomineesUpdated to reflect amendments to Act and added Act reference.
4.1.3.30Responsibilities of nomineesUpdated to reflect amendments to Act and added Act reference.
4.3.6Payments to a third partyUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
4.4.10Benefit restriction notice issuedUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
4.13.2.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - provider eligible enrolmentClarified policy.

1 July 2026 (v1.274)

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1.1.A.70Applicable percentage (CCS)Updated rates and thresholds.
1.1.C.18Child attends school (CCS, ACCS)Clarified policy.
1.1.C.52Complying written arrangement (CCS)Clarified policy.
1.1.E.25Enrolment (CCS)Clarified policy.
1.1.H.15Higher rate child (CCS)Updated threshold.
1.1.I.70Income Thresholds (CCS)Updated rates and thresholds.
1.1.M.25Maximum amount (FTB advance)Updated rate.
1.2.16Multiple birth allowance (MBA) - descriptionUpdated rates.
2.6.5CCS - requirements relating to CWAClarified policy.
2.6.5.10CCS - individual confirmation of enrolmentClarified policy.
2.12.1SBP eligibility criteriaUpdated rates.
3.1.1.20Current FTB rates & income test amountsUpdated rates.
3.2.6Tax free pensions or benefitsClarified policy.
3.5.1CCS - combined annual ATIUpdated to reflect indexation.
3.5.3CCS - hourly rate capsUpdated to reflect indexation.
3.5.4Calculating CCS entitlementClarified policy.
3.6.1FTB Part A - historical ratesUpdated rates.
3.6.3FTB Part B - historical ratesUpdated rates.
3.11NBS rateUpdated rates.
4.6.1.20CCS - determination on effective claimClarified policy.
4.13.1CCS enrolment noticesClarified policy.
4.13.2.10CCS - CWA enrolmentClarified policy.
4.13.2.30CCS - arrangement with an organisation enrolmentClarified policy and added Act reference.
4.13.2.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - provider eligible enrolmentClarified policy.
4.15.1Claims for SBPClarified policy and added Act reference.

11 May 2026 (v1.273)

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2.8.2ACCS (grandparent)Clarified policy.
2.8.4.10ACCS (transition to work) - eligibilityUpdated policy.
2.8.4.30ACCS (transition to work) - Job Plan requirementsClarified policy.
2.8.4.70ACCS (transition to work) - time limitsClarified policy.
3.5.2.10CCS - recognised participation - generalClarified policy.
4.13.2.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - provider eligible enrolmentClarified policy.
7.3.2.30Waiving a small debtClarified policy.

20 March 2026 (v1.272)

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2.1.3.20CCS immunisation requirementsAdded Act reference.
3.1.4.30Rent assistanceUpdated rates and thresholds.
3.6.2FTB rent assistance - historical rates & thresholdsUpdated to reflect indexation.
7.3.2.30Waiving a small debtUpdated policy and added Act references.

2 February 2026 (v1.271)

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2.8.1.40ACCS (child wellbeing) - determinationsClarified policy.
7.3.2.50Waiver in special circumstancesClarified policy and update Act reference.

2 January 2026 (v1.270)

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1.1.C.27Claim (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.D.80Disabled person (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.E.15Election of subsidised care (CCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.E.30Entitlement (FTB, CCS, ACCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.G.14Grandparent (CCS, ACCS)Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.2.6Child care subsidy (CCS) - descriptionUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.6.4CCS eligibility – death of an eligible child or recipientUpdated to reflect legislative change and updated Act reference.
2.8.2.10ACCS (grandparent) eligibilityUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.2.40ACCS (grandparent) – applicationsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.2.50ACCS (grandparent) – evidentiary requirementsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.3ACCS (temporary financial hardship)Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.40ACCS (transition to work) – activity requirementsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.50ACCS (transition to work) - ApplicationsUpdated to reflect legislative change.
2.8.4.80ACCS (transition to work) – most beneficial participation type principleUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.2CCS – recognised participationUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.4Calculating CCS entitlementUpdated to reflect legislative change.
3.5.5CCS & ACCS - exceptional circumstancesUpdated to reflect legislative change.
4.6.1.10CCS - making an effective claimUpdated to reflect legislative change.
4.6.1.20CCS - determination on effective claimUpdated to reflect legislative change.
5.2.1.40CCS & ACCS – change in participation/incomeUpdated to reflect legislative change.
6.2Internal reviewsUpdated to reflect legislative change.