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What the government’s childcare changes mean for you

Anita ButterworthMay 3, 2021

Parents with at least two or more children in childcare will have their out-of-pocket costs slashed as part of the upcoming Federal Budget. As an incenti... Read More...

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Child Care Subsidy: What you need to do TODAY

Anita ButterworthJune 25, 2020

Parents are being warned they're at risk of missing out on their Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy for an entire year if they don't confirm their inc... Read More...

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Free child care announced for Australian kids

Anita ButterworthApril 2, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that one million Australian families will have access to free child care. The new child care system will begi... Read More...

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A letter from your child’s first educator

Anita ButterworthFebruary 13, 2020

For any mum who is about to kiss their babe goodbye at child care for the first time, this letter is for you. It's what every child care educator wants you ... Read More...

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What to ask on a child care centre tour

Anita ButterworthFebruary 12, 2020

Sending your little one off to child care for the first time is a huge milestone filled with mixed emotions - excitement at a whole new chapter for your fam... Read More...

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A handy guide to the Child Care Subsidy | Mum's Grapevine

Understanding the Childcare Subsidy

Anita ButterworthFebruary 10, 2020

Starting child care is a huge step for the whole family. Along with the mixed emotions that come with settling little ones into new surroundings, the financ... Read More...

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Australia’s largest childcare provider ends public holiday fees

Anita ButterworthDecember 5, 2019

Australian parents are celebrating an early Christmas gift - the scrapping of public holiday fees at Australia's largest early learning provider. Goodsta... Read More...

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How to choose a childcare service

Sarina SinghSeptember 19, 2019

Most Aussie kids spend at least some time in childcare before school starts. For some children, the journey starts a little earlier than others. But for all... Read More...

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Grandparents clocking up 60 hours of childcare a month

Anita ButterworthJune 5, 2018

Aussie grandparents are stepping in to help out their kids, saving them thousands in childcare fees every year. New research has revealed 'Greycare', or un... Read More...

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childcare Centre lets kids sleep outside

The childcare centre letting kids nap outside in all weather

Anita ButterworthAugust 8, 2017

Aussie kids are curling up for naps on pine bark playgrounds and sandpits in a growing trend to keep winter colds and flus at bay. A Perth childcare cent... Read More...

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How to start a babysitting club (the smart way)

Simone McNamaraAugust 18, 2015

If you’re lucky, there’s one in every Mother’s group. She's the woman who tirelessly organises the get-togethers, collects money for group presents and assi... Read More...

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What to think about when starting a family

10 things to think about when starting a family

Simone McNamaraFebruary 5, 2014

Pre-baby, your visions of family life are all sunshine, roses and Kleenex commercials. All you are thinking about is when the baby will kick and how you can... Read More...

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