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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
July 25, 2018 |
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Welcome, this week we ask you to take a mini-poll on how the new Child Care Subsidy has affected your family. We also explore the increasingly important role of grandparents in child care, and 10 awesome ways to go green on National Tree Day on 29 July.
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Your feedback matters…
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take our mini-poll on the new
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Child Care Subsidy
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The new Child Care Subsidy came into effect on 2 July 2018 and impacts all families currently using early childhood education and care services. We are interested to learn how the introduction of the new Child Care Subsidy has affected your family.
Please take our mini-poll and as an added incentive you'll also go into the draw for a $200 gift voucher from The Iconic |
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The important role that grandparents play in child care
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Whether Granny is working part-time, or Grandad is fully retired, many members of the older generation are busy with another job – caring for their grandchildren.
To see what this means in real terms, we look at two recent surveys on this topic – one that highlights the prevalence of grandparent care, and another that considers how senior Australians feel about looking after their child's child.
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National Tree Day
Get involved with 10 nature-based activities for kids
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July is the month to dig deep and teach young Australians about the importance of plant life. With Schools Tree Day happening on 27 July and National Tree Day scheduled for 29 July, there are two great opportunities to connect with nature and do something positive for the planet.
Let's see how your family can get involved and go green.
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