Once you’ve gathered all the required information and evidence, you’re ready to submit your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approval application. This page outlines how to complete and submit your application.
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Start the application
Start your application as early as possible before you start operating. This will help you understand what is required.
You must apply for CCS approval via the National Quality Agenda IT System. You can apply for both National Law and CCS approval at the same time using this system.
You won’t be able to finalise or submit the application until you’ve gathered all the required information and evidence.
Include all the mandatory information and documentation
We cannot assess incomplete applications. If your application is incomplete or inconsistent, we’ll ask for more information before we begin our assessment.
If you do not provide the information we ask for by the requested date, we may reject your application. You will need to reapply.
Ensure to identify all required individuals
You must identify your PMCs to us – it’s the law.
Ensure the legal entity seeking approval is clearly identified
Approval is granted to an entity, not an individual. You must correctly identify the entity in your application.
Be consistent
All information you give us, such as your legal entity name and ABN, must be consistent across:
- your National Law approval
- your CCS application
- other official records like the ABN register.
If your details are not consistent, we can’t assess your application.
Complete the application
You must complete all fields to proceed through each section of the application.
You can save and exit your application at any time. If you do not return to your application within 60 days, it will lapse and you will need to start again.
Submit the application
Once you’ve completed all fields and uploaded the required documents, you’ll be prompted to sign a declaration and submit your application.
Please read the declaration carefully. You must have authority to make the declaration.
After you submit, you’ll get a provider approval receipt. Please keep a record of your receipt number.
Do not assume approval will be granted
It’s up to you whether to operate before you know the outcome of your CCS application. Please understand the business and financial risks if you choose to operate before you’re approved.
Respond promptly if we ask for more information
The assessment process is not automatic. It involves a robust and sometimes lengthy consideration of the evidence provided. We may need to ask you for clarification or additional evidence.
Get help with the application
If you need technical help with your individual or organisation PRODA registrations, contact the PRODA Helpdesk on 1800 700 199 (option 1) 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
If you need technical help to submit your application using the National Quality Agenda IT System, email nqaits@acecqa.gov.au.
Complete the e-learning course on the ACECQA website.
If you have any questions about your National Law application, contact your state or territory regulatory authority. Find their contact details on ACECQA’s website.
If you have questions about your CCS application, email CCSAssessments@education.gov.au.