Approved Carer/Registered Carer

[Ginger]

hello, does anyone know what the difference is between an approved and registered carer and what the financial rebate differences are between the two?

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

We're going through the paperwork for permanent foster care at the moment, and they talked a bit about it at our info session.

I think, if you've gone through DCP and done their training courses, been assessed etc, then you are an approved carer. However, if you've gone through an agency to be a carer, like Anglicare, then you're a registered carer. Does that make sense?

This is just what I'm thinking, don't take it as law I have no idea about the financial side of things, maybe BG would know?

HTH anyway hun

[MantaRay]

Do you mean for child care Ginger?

If so, an approved carer is the one where you get a higher amount for Child Care Benefit, but it is income tested so if you earn too much you get none. And with approved care you also get the Child Care Tax Rebate if both partners are working or studying. The registered care is where you only get money back if you are both working or studying and it's not income tested at all, but it's not a big amount that you get back.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

LOL, of course you meant childcare - man do I feel like a dork!

[HotI]

Sunflowa

I thought the same as you the first time i read it, and started to write a post, then had second thoughts. So, i guess i'm a dork too. Just depends where your experience lies.

[Lulu]

Child Care Centres are generally Approved Carers. Registered Carers can be grandparents etc, so if your mum wanted to look after bubs a few days a week you could get a small rebate.