Ours went up at the start of the year, and our pay increased at the same time, before the award change. We're in inner Brisbane, and our rates are $81-85 per day, depending on room.

It's a not-for-profit, but being inner and urban, I'd say quite a few costs are higher and that's where some of the money goes. But also, our staff work 100% with the children. They don't do any other non-child related stuff like cleaning or food prep. Other staff are paid for that.

AND we have unlimited sticky tape. I think that's where the money really goes.