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In Summary Nannies that are registered Childcare Providers enable families to claim the minimum Childcare Benefit : 58.10c per hourly rate max $29.05 per week per child under school age. Afterschool Care families can claim 85% of the child care benefit eg 49.38c or max $24.69per week per child – school age. For families to claim Childcare Tax Rebate they must use a childcare provider that is Government Accredited which does not include nanny in home care even if they are registered childcare Approved child care is care provided by a service provider that participates satisfactorily in the Australian Government funded quality assurance system and has been approved to receive Child Care Benefit payments on behalf of eligible families. Most long day care, family day care, before and after school care, vacation care, some occasional care and some in-home care are approved child care providers. Your child care service can tell you if they are an approved provider.
The Child Care Tax Rebate assists parents or guardians who are working, studying or training with their out of pocket child care costs. The Child Care Tax Rebate is not income tested. From 1 July 2008 the Australian Government will increase the payment of the Child Care Tax Rebate from 30% to 50%. The Child Care Tax Rebate will be paid quarterly directly to families, although families still have the option to receive their Child Care Tax Rebate payments as an annual lump sum payment. Families can receive up to $7500 a year for each child in approved care. Can I get the Child Care Tax Rebate? If you answer yes to the following questions you may be able to receive the Child Care Tax Rebate:
Child Care Benefit The Child Care Benefit is a different payment to the Child Care Tax Rebate. The Child Care Benefit is based on your income and is different for everyone. To receive the Child Care Tax Rebate you must claim the Child Care Benefit. What do you need to do? Do you currently receive Child Care Benefit and the Child Care Tax Rebate? YES - You do not need to do anything, quarterly payments of the Child Care Tax Rebate will be paid into your nominated back account by the Family Assistance Office. NO – You need to claim for Child Care Benefit so that you can also receive your Child Care Tax Rebate. How do you claim? You can claim online through the Family Assistance Office . For more information If you would like further information on the Child Care Tax Rebate or the Child Care Benefit and to discuss your personal circumstances you can call the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 or visit your nearest Family Assistance Office
Due to a change is legislation all NSW employers are now required to obtain a Workers Compensation Insurance policy if employing domestic help in your home whom earns over $7500.00 p.a. If you have your household contents insured with one of the major companies they should be able to steer you in the right direction. For more information and a list of policy providers visit the Work Cover website: www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
I have received information from NSW Commission for Children[ working with children check] and been asked to comment on their new draft to change the system for all self employed child carers which includes all nannies or babysitters that are employed by private families. The new system will mean that anyone associated with children have to apply for their own check . The applicant will receive a certificate of clearance that will be valid for 3 yrs at a cost of $75. Agencies will still be able to carry out their checks for the screening process that we normally do and families will be able to go online and check that the certificate number is still valid. The department is hoping the new system will be up and running by May 09, but will give self employed carers 12 months to register.
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