Nanny plan to help shift workers
A proposed$246 million pilot program to subsidise nannies for shift-working families has been praised as a step in the right direction for Illawarra families. Announced this week, the two-year trial will provide funds nationally for about 4000 nannies, targeting parents who work irregular hours, those who live in rural areas and those with special needs […]
Illawarra childcare workers welcome overhaul
A proposed overhaul of the nation’s childcare system has been labelled “a step in the right direction” by Illawarra childcare workers, despite concerns some changes could cause industry standards to slip. Sector representatives have praised moves to means-test the childcare rebate and increase funding for children with additional needs, after the Productivity Commission released its […]
South Coast Nanny Pilot Programme
PARENTS are ecstatic over the federal governments $246 million announcement to support nanny home care services. Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis said it would be great news for South Coast families if the two-year pilot program went ahead in 2016. This program is ideal for parents who are nurses, police and ambulance officers, firefighters or shift […]