Guest helenmaguire Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 How does everyone manage regarding their kids? We have a 5 year old son and are concerned at how we will cope without the help of Grand-Parents etc while we are at work? Does everyone have only one party working? What are the school hours? Thanks, Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Thomsons Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I am worried about this too. They start school later in Oz so my youngest won't start for another 18 months and I have to work. I know the state kindergartens have long waiting lists but I'm hoping that there will be some decent private nurseries. I think most of the schools have after school clubs like in the UK. Personally, I feel I need to sort this out once there as I will need to see with my own eyes any child-care facility before I would be happy to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy+1 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi, my daughter is 3, i had to put her on 3 waiting lists while in the UK and after 5 months (luckily before we were due to arrive) got a place in one of them. It is especially hard to find if you want full time place. I have found it hard without family to help out, especially as it is only me and my daughter. I have found an occasional babysitter in a young girl here, but found babysitters can be expensive with the average person charging $16-$20 an hour. School hours seem to be roughly about the same here ( i live across the road from a primary school) around 9am-3pm but may vary slightly from school to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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