Another childcare issue....

[briggsy's girl]

check if they are a registered carer through c'link. it doesn't mean you'll get ccb (you would probably get registered childcare if you chose to claim it later) BUT, to become a registered carer, they need to meet licensing requirements for caring for children in your state. it might be something of a safety/back up thing for you. if someone is prepared to go to the effort of being registered and maintaining that registration, i would think them somewhat more - ummmm, i guess i'd have more faith in them doing the right thing kwim?

[BrightSparkles]

check if they are a registered carer through c'link. it doesn't mean you'll get ccb (you would probably get registered childcare if you chose to claim it later) BUT, to become a registered carer, they need to meet licensing requirements for caring for children in your state. it might be something of a safety/back up thing for you. if someone is prepared to go to the effort of being registered and maintaining that registration, i would think them somewhat more - ummmm, i guess i'd have more faith in them doing the right thing kwim?

Is there a link somewhere about how to become a regiusterd carer?

[briggsy's girl]

Registered Child Care Provider Application form (FA019)
this is the link to the form on the human services website
when you open the form, the second page (i'm pretty sure) has the department someone needs to contact to get their license. it's different in each state. once they have the license, they complete this form and submit to fao.

[BrightSparkles]

Registered Child Care Provider Application form (FA019)
this is the link to the form on the human services website
when you open the form, the second page (i'm pretty sure) has the department someone needs to contact to get their license. it's different in each state. once they have the license, they complete this form and submit to fao.

thanks Hun.
I was looking for the wrong thing!

[Trillian]

I'd include something in there about use of vehicles too if she has to drive your kids anywhere. Especially with the cost of fuel etc so you may have to include a fuel allowance or something.

[Sopdet]

I'd include something in there about use of vehicles too if she has to drive your kids anywhere. Especially with the cost of fuel etc so you may have to include a fuel allowance or something.

I'd probably use the ATO allowance for vehicles, which is dependent on the size of the vehicle and the kms travelled. I would get them to keep a log book.

I'd also look into the legal requirements for tax etc. Do you have to withhold or are you paying them as a company and they looking after their own tax etc.

Also public liability insurance for wherever they are looking after the child, if it is in your own home, you get it, if it is their home, they should have it. Actually all households should have this regardless, to cover themselves if somebody injures themselves in your home (eg an electrician tripping over something in your home and injuring themselves).