Childcare Package

Anonymous

Childcare Package

Hi Mums 🙂
I’m just wanting to know what everyone’s opinions are about the new childcare package starting July 2018?

Posted in:  Education, Baby & Toddler, Kids

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Anonymous

Well..
My child is in care 3 days a week. I am eligible for JETT program currently and pay approx $120 a fortnight. ((I study FULLtime!! But only eligible for 3 days)) I have 1 child.

I thought the new package would be great... however... when using the current online calculator its calculated at $450 a fortnight!!! Thats a HUGE difference and Im pissed off!! Ive tried asking centrelink but they can't help me work it out until its actually implemented...

So, in the mean time...im saving my @$$ off and providing shitty xmas presents and cooking even cheaper meals to save a few extra dollars so if this is the case I can afford childcare for last 3 months of my course. Im single. no father in picture, no CS and no family help.
I currently skip 2 days a week to stay ay home and care for him, which is hard to catch up but I'm managing.
Once finished uni ill be eligible for an awesome nursing job. I already work 2 nights a week stocking shelves, I'm lucky my friend watches my child whilst he's sleeping.

For me, if the current calculate is right..im screwed. Im glad I'm almost finished my course. Im working hard to hopefully finish a month earlier and start working full-time just to pay for day care :(

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