childcare rebate question

[briggsy's girl]

the 50% child care rebate is NOT for everyone!

it is for couples where BOTH partners meet the work/study/training test!

[westy]

Good thanks for making that nice and clear BG!

Thanks for that skeetaboat .... very interesting.

[briggsy's girl]

sorry if i came across as rude at all westy - it just seems to be that a lot of the public tell their friends that everyone is entitled - it definitely has restrictions (which primarily impact SAHP's unfortunately)

[westy]

No you didnt come across as rude at all

[hipmummy]

Another option that may be for you is getting a nanny at home. If you have 3 children under school age you can do it and the government will still pay you the child care rebates. Contact your local family day care office, they'll be able to give you more details. It could work out far cheaper and far better for your kids to stay at home with their own carer.

Just another thought.

[skeetaboat]

Hipmummy.. is this only for parents who have three or more kids? Would love some more info on that! Thanks