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.

1.1.E.30 Entitlement (FTB, CCS, ACCS)

Definition: FTB

For the purposes of FTB, an individual (1.1.I.90) may be entitled to be paid a FTB where a claim is made that meets the eligibility requirements for an amount of FTB to be paid as determined by the Secretary over the relevant income year.

Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 16 Determination of instalment entitlement claim, section 17 Determination of past period entitlement claim

Definition: CCS

An individual can be entitled to CCS if they are eligible for CCS for a child. For the purposes of CCS, entitlement is determined by 4 factors:

  • the individual's and their partner's (1.1.P.30), if they have one, combined annual ATI (1.1.A.20) (3.5.1)
  • activity levels of the individual and their partner, if they have one (3.5.2)
  • the type of child care service used, and whether the child attends school (3.5.3)
  • whether the individual or their partner has 2 or more children aged 5 or under using child care.

For the method for calculating CCS see 3.5.4.

Act reference: FAAct Schedule 2 Amounts of CCS and ACCS

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.5 CCS entitlement

Definition: ACCS

An individual can be entitled to ACCS if they are eligible for CCS for a child and are eligible for either:

  • ACCS (child wellbeing)
  • ACCS (grandparent)
  • ACCS (temporary financial hardship)
  • ACCS (transition to work).

An approved provider (1.1.A.90) can be entitled to ACCS (child wellbeing) for a child if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Act reference: FAAct Schedule 2 Amounts of CCS and ACCS

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.5 CCS entitlement

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