TeacherClem Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hi! We are going to be moving to Australia in the New Year, we have a 4 year old and a 1 year old so we will need childcare for them while we're at work. I'm just wondering what kind of cost we are looking at for two kids in childcare? At the moment we pay £39 a day for each child at a private day nursery. Is it a similar amount in Australia? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Where will you be living in Australia? Costs for childcare - like almost everything - can vary tremendously throughout the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 What area are you moving to? That could perhaps make a difference cost wise also. Also, if you will be eligible to claim the rebate, that can make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Sorry, we'll be in Brisbane [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, TeacherClem said: Sorry, we'll be in Brisbane Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Temporary or Permanent? Childcare is around the $120 per day mark. If you have PR, benefits to help with that depend on lots of things https://www.mychild.gov.au/childcare-information/rebate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eera Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 As a rough guide, I paid $85 per day for long day care (commercial nursery), and currently $7.50 an hour for family day care. I'm not eligible for child care benefit as it's means tested, but I get 50% child care rebate up to $7500 per year per child, then I pay full fee (tends to kick in about mid-May and last until the end of financial year)and you have to meet certain requirements for either work hours or study. There's some changes going to be put in place with the rebate within the next couple of years. After school care is $25 for a three hour session including pick-up from school, the scheme I will be going to is also eligible for CCB/CCR, but some aren't. The amount you will end up paying is largely dependent on the pressure in your area. I know someone in Sydney who pays nearly $150 per day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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