CHILDCARE GRANT

Curtin Student Guild Childcare Grant is designed to assist Curtin students who have demonstrated that financial hardship has prevented access to childcare while attending class, practicums, exams, supervisor meeting etc.

This is a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funded program.
 

Essential Requirements and Eligibility

• Currently enrolled Curtin student
• Able to demonstrate that student or family are on a low income (for example, student or family receive or fit the requirements of a means tested Centrelink payment)
• Primary carer for a child under the age of 12
• Have an unexpected need to access childcare services in order to satisfactorily meet the current study commitments.

The Grant can only be used to purchase childcare services supplied by an Australian Government Dept. of Human Services approved provider.

Curtin Student Guild reserves the right to change the eligibility criteria at any time.
 

Before you begin

Please have the following documents ready before proceeding with your application:

• Confirmation of Enrolment
• Registration number of Childcare provider
• Must provide three months bank statements/transactions
• Centrelink payments for domestic students
• Two recent work payslips
• Scholarship confirmation letter (if applicable)
• Other income statements (outstanding bills/tenancy agreement)

Curtin University Early Childhood Centre

The Curtin University Early Childhood Centre provides nurturing, learning-focused programs based on play for the children of Curtin students, staff and the wider community. It’s located on the Perth Campus and caters for children five years old and under.

Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Find out what payments and services are available to help when your family uses child care.