Im only working during the hours dd is at school (person im caring for), but I didn't know that. Will look into it this arvo. Thanks. And is that 152 a week or fortnight?
Ok. I've just read about the 25 hours a week & I'm confused. DD is at school 30 hours a week. Should I be entitled to my payments then? I'll be working 15 - 20 hours, but was thinking of starting studying as well at some point.
So even though DD is at school for 30 hours, I can't just make up to that 30 hours in study. I have to stick to the 25. Unless its studying from home... which it would be. I understand they need a minimum number of hours you need to be caring for someone for, but when I can't even use the extra hours she's at school to do something productive (volunteering even), I feel a little ripped off. An hour a day volunteering at DD's school, but not in her room, would put me over the limit some weeks...
Just trying to make sense of this all, coz I really had no idea Better let the boss know, coz I'm not risking my main income for a few hours a week.
If you work 30 hours per week you'll be asked how you are meeting your care requirements for that child. All you need to say is that she is at school. But be aware that travel is also taken into it. If you out the child you gets carers for in afters school care due to work, it may become an issue with you meeting responsibilities. I would check for sure with a carers consultant how that would impact you and make sure to get a receipt number of the conversation in case it comes up later.
As to the dollars - everything is done on a fortnightly basis
Thanks heaps BG. I wouldn't have known any of this otherwise. There is no out of school care here, and my boss knows I can't work out of school hours, so that won't happen no matter what.
Very greatful for the heads up.
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Better let the boss know, coz I'm not risking my main income for a few hours a week.
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