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Nanny Sharing on the increase as parents look for ways to cut costs. *NEW*

Increasing numbers of parents are opting to share a nanny with one or more other families instead of sending their children to nurseries - A UK story, but still very relevant in Australia!

Families face up to $1500 childcare fee hike. *NEW*

PARENTS face paying between $500 and $1500 more a year per child in out-of-pocket childcare expenses under a Federal Government plan to lift the quality of early childhood education.

Children sent overseas as child-care crisis worsens

Families are sending children overseas for child care as the critical shortage of places worsens.

Will I qualify for the Child Care Benefit?

According to the Families Assistance Office, Nannies are classified as 'Registered Carers' and you may be able to claim some Child Care Benefit subject to you meeting their qualifying criteria.

Who's minding the kids?

An estimated 175,000 children are waiting for places around Australia, and demand keeps growing.

What's your day been like - baby?

Unfortunately, children often can't tell their parents what their day has been like, but a researcher (Sims) believes there's a simple way to find out.

Recommendations from the inquiry into Balancing Work and Family - December 2006

The findings of this inquiry have now been published and covers social change since the 1960s, the tax system, the benefits system, fertility, workplace relations, child care and care of the disabled. The report represents a snapshot of change in Australian society.

Paid parental leave - not in Australia

Many countries tackle the dilemma of infant care by providing paid parental leave.

Private child-care centres - where do their interests lie?

Critics of many childcare centres argue that they put their shareholder's interests before children's - and parent's.

Accreditation of long day care centres

It may seem reassuring that more than 96% of long day care centres in Australia are accredited, but parents are urged to do their own research.

Child-care rebate should apply to Nannies

The new rebate should be extended to all forms of childcare, including Nannies, and be paid immediately, Liberal women say.