Chidcare subsidy - prob stupid question!

So I was thinking, you can not work at all (well other than being a SAHM but YKWIM) and get 9 hours subsidised, so does that mean if you do work can you get the 9 hours on top of other hours you're subsidised for?

I get 12 hours a week (which I work all of) so theoretically we only get 3 hours more than someone who doesn't actually need the care. Does anyone know if I can actually apply for more or am I dreaming in thinking that it doesn't make much sense to me to basically lose that 9 hours when Jack I'd love to be able to put them in 2 full days instead of part days and not have to panic about never getting my work finished etc.

yeah in short no. the only way to get more is having a disabled child but that is a little more complex..so it's 40 (or however many you get for working) or 9.

and I do 'need the care' even though i don't work...but i know what you mean:)

It is income tested

KA I meant need the care as in you can't do what you do without it. Trust me I'd love to not work and have Jack in care, but I think as a mother you manage without, its just a nice bonus having some free time I would imagine.

Oh and bugger but I guess it doesn't really matter because as of Feb we prob won't qualify for anything anyway as I'll be working full time.