Darl, in the past we've got in-home care for our DD - you qualify if you're a shiftworker. It's expensive (don't quote me but about $26 per hour for two kids so $13 per hour each) but you get 50% of that back with the rebate. I get it through my local childcare centre but I've been told they service the whole of Melbourne - call them on 9489 3405.
You let them know what hours you want on a Friday for the following week. You don't have to have the same hours each week, it's totally flexible but there's a 4-hour minimum for each booking. If you don't need anything some weeks, that's fine.
I'm 99% sure they can provide around-the-clock care so night shifts wouldn't be a problem - I know a few of their clients are nurses.
You have done a wonderful thing to make that decision that he is not 'working' for you in your life and has made no change. I am sorry you are having to go through all of this, its not nice, but it does get better like everyone will tell you, just takes some time and loving support from family and friends and here on BB.
Hope he can come to the realisation that leaving you with the ouse is best for the boys and he wont get any financial gain anyway.
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