Nanny Pilot Programme ABC Radio 666
Published on Oct 7, 2015 Adam Shirley interviews Annemarie Sansom from The Australian Nanny Association regarding the Federal Government subidised Nanny Pilot Programme commencing in January 2016.
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Nanny subsidy trial: cost to providers means program ‘set up to fail’
Australia’s peak body for nannies has hit out at guidelines for the government’s nanny subsidy trial, arguing the program has been “set up to fail”. Earlier this month, the government released draft guidelines for the pilot, which will subsidise about 4000 nannies to work for up to 50 hours a week. But the Australian Nanny Association says…
$246m nanny trial: no experience needed
$246m nanny trial: no experience needed The Australian 24/07/15 Unqualified nannies with no experience will be able to pocket up to $2000 a week in taxpayer subsidies to care for seven children at a time, under the federal government’s $246 million nanny trial. Department of Social Services draft guidelines reveal that families will be able…
Tax breaks on nannies will unleash top female talent
The government says that it wants more women at the top levels of corporate Australia. But the Productivity Commission’s review of the childcare system misses the point when it comes to professional women. The PC pushes a socialist view that a tax break for a salary paid to a nanny will only benefit higher income…
Nannies and a single payment recommended by childcare report
The Abbott government should extend federal funding to nannies and prioritise childcare support to lower and middle income families with a single, means-tested payment, a major review has found. But Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has cautioned that while the government is considering the nannies move, it needs to be mindful of what this would…
ABC Radio Nannies
Interview with Annemarie Sanson Vice President of the Australian Nanny Association regarding the Nanny Industry and the release of the Productivity Commission Report for nannies. LISTEN >>
Govt, Labor meet to discuss childcare
PARENTS will have to hope the government and opposition can agree on a new approach to childcare subsidies if they are to get cheaper and more accessible care with nannies. SOCIAL Services Minister Scott Morrison and his opposition counterparts will meet next week to discuss Productivity Commission childcare recommendations released on Friday. READ MORE>>
Sudmalis pitches for local nanny trial
PARENTS are ecstatic over the federal government’s $246 million announcement to support nanny home care services. Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis said it would be great news for South Coast families if the two-year pilot program went ahead in 2016. “This program is ideal for parents who are nurses, police and ambulance officers, firefighters or shift…