if you are currently claiming child care benefit (so your percentage paid to the child care provider to reduce your fees), you will already be registered for both of these payments. the 30% rebate for 07/08 will be paid in September if your family tax affairs for that financial year are completed

the new rebate, which is 50% of your out of pocket costs, will be paid automatically each quarter from now on, instead of annually.

if you're not sure if you're set up for child care benefit, the best thing to do is call FAO - but if you are set up for child care benefit, you're safe