I'm not sure if anyones actually going to be able to answer this question for me, but thought I'd give it a shot. Hopefully it makes sense. LOL

DF is currently earning about $750 p/w gross. If I was to go back to work I would only make a max of $600 p/w if I worked full time. I would also have to do my cert 3 in childrens services (possibly privately due to previous traineeships).
We have no assets or any other income - apart from c'link, from which we get about $150 p/w (parenting payment + FTB-A, we get FTB-B but not until tax time), because of DFs income.

So, is there a point in me getting a job or will it be a big stress for very little/ no gain? I'm not keen on putting DS into childcare, especially if it's not going to make a difference to our current living conditions.

I have no idea about CCR or CCB, but would assume we would be eligible given our low income?

How much would we need to pay in fees?

If you have any other info/ advice that you think may be helpful please share.