judith501 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi we are arriving in CAnberra end of November. We would like to bring the childcare worker who has been looking after our children to Australia end of January. We want her to live with us and work as our mothers help/AuPair. Will I still be able to claim childcare benefit and rebates and all the other australian childcare costs to help with her wagaes. Also what visa will she come on Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi we are arriving in CAnberra end of November. We would like to bring the childcare worker who has been looking after our children to Australia end of January. We want her to live with us and work as our mothers help/AuPair. Will I still be able to claim childcare benefit and rebates and all the other australian childcare costs to help with her wagaes. Also what visa will she come onThanks Im not sure it would be as simple as her getting a visa just because she is your child carer already. There is bound to be loads of Australian Nannies looking for work. I am no expert but I think would it not only be a WHV she could come on and then she could only work for you for 6 months anyway,unless her skills are on the list then she could apply in her own right but could be a long wait. If you have PR depending on your income you could be entitled to Family Tax Credit A and B, and rent allowance. I dont know of any other benefits there are for having children except the baby bonus and that is only when they are born here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi we are arriving in CAnberra end of November. We would like to bring the childcare worker who has been looking after our children to Australia end of January. We want her to live with us and work as our mothers help/AuPair. Will I still be able to claim childcare benefit and rebates and all the other australian childcare costs to help with her wagaes. Also what visa will she come onThanks I would like to know why you want to sponge off the system to pay towards the child care workers wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Most working mums in Aus are paying through the nose for childcare it does not come cheap and everything is income tested so that only those people who have the most need get assistance. The Aus approach to socialism is not as benevolent as the Uk system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'd be inclined to think it'd be much like AJ has said. I'd think the only thing would be a WHV if she is eligible. She would need to fund herself (its not for you to give her the £££ needed to show proof of funds to support herself for the visa application) and have a return/onward ticket etc. Plus insurance etc. And then she could only do 6 months. Nannies are not on the wanted list for Aus so don't see there is really much to do. There are probably plenty of Aussie nannies around. Also some Aussie nannies over here could be returning to Aus when you are leaving and might consider a stint in Canberra with you. You could interview over here before leaving I'd think and advertise it as going back to Aus so Aussie nanny needed etc. I am sure some agencies could find you someone. I'd personally look to either taking an Aussie nanny back with you or finding one when you are over there. If you were not planning on her coming out for a few months after you move, you could use that time to find a suitable replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 When this has come up before, I am pretty certain that only the nannies of government embassy staff (and senior embassy staff at that) are able to get a visa to come to Australia as a nanny. You will not be able to claim UK child benefit once you leave the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So will you work as a hairdresser or a Paediatric nurse as I see you are both from previous posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 One option which millions of mums do is to look after your own kids or have to pay for childcare or work part time. If you can afford a nanny, you can afford childcare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judith501 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 I would like to know why you want to sponge off the system to pay towards the child care workers wages. :frown:now now, don't be so catty mieow mieow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judith501 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 So will you work as a hairdresser or a Paediatric nurse as I see you are both from previous posts hi - hope to work as a hairdresser, the nurse post was for my best friend who is also planning to emigrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 hi - hope to work as a hairdresser, the nurse post was for my best friend who is also planning to emigrate Ah. Explains the confusing posting about hairdressing and nursing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimithechew Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I would like to know why you want to sponge off the system to pay towards the child care workers wages. Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Spot on I got told off for that, every one has there own opinion and that was mine :wink:, The UK is full of spongers thats why its in a MESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2and3 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I don't think you would be able to get childcare rebate for 'the nanny' but the others that most people get should not be a problem - depending on your earnings. I think the childcare rebate is for 'registered' kindies/day care mothers. She would be best with a whv. When I was last in oz - o.k few years ago now, I went on the agency books as a nanny and had no end of work. The agency (and the Mums) cried out for girls from the u.k - not quite sure why - never did meet an ozzie childcare worker over there. But I did replace one in London - never did find out what happened .. Oh and my cousin in oz had nothing but complaints about the day care mothers that had her kids and she did pull them from a few. I got the impression they did it 'just' for the money rather than liking kids and wanting or enjoying looking after them. Whats with all the negative posts on this thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kate10 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I got told off for that, every one has there own opinion and that was mine :wink:, The UK is full of spongers thats why its in a MESS Your comment said a great deal more about you than it did about the op. Chip on the shoulder anyone? I don't see anything in the OP's post that suggests that she wants to sponge off anyone. By far the best benefit for childcare in Australia is the tax credit that is available to cover up to half the cost of your childcare. TAX CREDIT. Not a handout. Would you rather people didn't have children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Your comment said a great deal more about you than it did about the op. Chip on the shoulder anyone? I don't see anything in the OP's post that suggests that she wants to sponge off anyone. By far the best benefit for childcare in Australia is the tax credit that is available to cover up to half the cost of your childcare. TAX CREDIT. Not a handout. Would you rather people didn't have children? Check out the people who thanked my post, may be they are also in the wrong then hey! If any one can afford a nanny they can afford to pay the wages, I bet you never had a nanny for your kids did you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Please guys and gals can we not get personal, debate the topic but NOT the user. Thanks Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Your comment said a great deal more about you than it did about the op. Chip on the shoulder anyone? I don't see anything in the OP's post that suggests that she wants to sponge off anyone. By far the best benefit for childcare in Australia is the tax credit that is available to cover up to half the cost of your childcare. TAX CREDIT. Not a handout. Would you rather people didn't have children? Quote, would you rather people not have children, NO NOT IF YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THEM, EVEN MORE SO WHEN YOU WANT A NANNY TO LOOK AFTER THEM AND HAVE TO DEPEND ON THE SYSTEM TO PAY THEIR WAGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kate10 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Proview, you really should consider informing yourself about a topic before commenting, particularly in such an offensive way. No I have never had a nanny, but my daughter goes to creche so that my husband and I can work. Like all working parents we must have childcare. This childcare rebate, as someone referred to it on this thread, is only available when both parents are working. It is a tax REBATE - i.e. the working parents get some of their tax back in order to contribute to the costs of raising children. If you really can't see the social benefit of making it easier for responsible, contributing members of society to have children, then there's not much point in discussing this with you. As for nanny v. other forms of childcare, parents who have three children or more often opt for a nanny or homehelp because it can be work out a lot cheaper than sending three children to creche. I will be having my second child in Australia, and when he is old enough to go to creche I will be going back to work. And yes I too will be applying for the childcare rebate SHOCK. You might just want to consider for a second that it will be my children who will support people who choose to remain childless in their old age, when my children will be responsible contributing members of society also working and paying their taxes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Ok enough said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurls Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hi we are arriving in CAnberra end of November. We would like to bring the childcare worker who has been looking after our children to Australia end of January. We want her to live with us and work as our mothers help/AuPair. Will I still be able to claim childcare benefit and rebates and all the other australian childcare costs to help with her wagaes. Also what visa will she come onThanks Judith, read the Family Assistance pages to see requirements for CCB and CCR. Basically for the CCB you need to use an approved or registered carer and to get CCR you need to use an approved carer. Of course you have to meet the residence requirements and for CCR the work/training/study requirement as well. Links attached for you to get more detail. http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/child-care-benefit/ http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/child-care-rebate.php No idea what's involved in getting yourself approved or registered. However, if she doesn't even have a visa yet, it's probably not going to be that straightforward. Also, if your AuPair doesn't have a visa, would she even be able to apply and get it processed in time to travel? The end of November doesn't seem very far away. :wink: Alternatively, this is a good website to look at for childcare options and will give you information on the type of care out there and regulations and requirements etc etc etc. Also has a search engine so you can find places in your area, see if they have vacancies, fees etc etc. Hope it is of some use. http://www.mychild.gov.au/pages/home.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judith501 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Dear all Thank you for the positive and helpfull replies. Those of you who have left negative comments I feel for you, why do you have the need to attack people, surely this world is harsh enough. My children are under 5 and moving them from UK to Australia where they do not know anyone will be hard but if they could have their usual childcare worker with them then this would ease their confusion and worry and hopefully help them to settle. as one reader said, having an AuPair look after 3 children is cheaper than sending 3 children out to childcare facilities. My husband and I will only be working p/t until we can get full time jobs and so wages will be low but childcare costs still high. Canberra has a huge shortage of childcare workers and many households cannot find childcare and so cannot work and pay into the economy. If there is an AuPair out there who would like to contact me please do - Australian or not. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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