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And about time too
We have been waiting for this for a long, long time. Finally we are hearing very strong noises from the Australian Tax Office confirming what we have been arguing, and in fact fighting for, for years. An ATO official investigating the tax implications of the Nanny Pilot Programme has confirmed that there are no circumstances – none – in which a nanny can be regarded as an independent contractor for tax purposes especially working through a private firm.
Families in Crisis
Did you know there is help out there for families going through crisis whether it is financial or medical? We are especially experienced in helping such families. Some people may receive funding offered by the government. Those families approved are allowed to access full child care funding to help them through a time of crisis.
Recruitment in rural regions – growing through change
With the introduction of the Nanny Pilot Program by the Federal Government, Placement Solutions has recently been appointed as the sole provider for regional Victoria. The amount of recruitment we need to do has suddenly multiplied and poses new challenges. The very short-roll out period means we need to develop strategies quickly to ensure we manage this change and growth well.
Nanny Pilot versus Rebated Care
Did you know that the nanny pilot has started?! It is a ‘new’ initiative proposed by the government to assist families who cannot access normal rebated care. Basically it is the same eligibility as normal in-home care requirements except you aren’t using up your CCR/CCB. We as an agency have been selected for regional and rural Victoria and hope to help as many families as we can.
