APPLY FOR THE NANNY PILOT PROGRAM BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

FEDERAL Lyons MP Eric Hutchinson is urging those interested in becoming involved in the new national nanny pilot program to apply now before it’s too late.

The pilot has been designed to help families who struggle to access child care because of where they live or the hours they work.

“This should be of particular interest to Tasmanians who work shift work in emergency services like police or nurses and those who live in regional areas where there might not be childcare services,” Mr Hutchinson said.

Standard child care hours don’t always fit the needs of parents who don’t work standard jobs such as those who live in rural and remote areas or those who work shifts, Mr Hutchinson said.

The nanny pilot program is a great opportunity for parents who need flexible care such as a nanny in order to work or get to work.

Families interested in getting involved in the pilot need their applications in by October 30 to avoid missing out.

Families are eligible for the Federal Government’s Nanny Pilot Program if they earn less than $250,000, both parents work, train or study at least eight hours a fortnight and at least one parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

The Nanny Pilot Program is part of the $40 billion the Federal Government is investing in child care and early learning over the next four years including an extra $3.5 billion into the Jobs for Families package to make child care simpler and more affordable and flexible for families.

Applications for families and more information can be obtained from www.dss.gov.au/nannypilot or by phoning 1800 249 873.
Federal Lyons MHR Eric Hutchinson