HELP - Single parent of 4 little ones...
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Topic: HELP - Single parent of 4 little ones...
Posted By: Jets
Subject: HELP - Single parent of 4 little ones...
Date Posted: 24 January 2009 at 3:04pm
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Hi,
I am a 25 year old single mum who has 4 children under 6 years of age. Their father isn't actively involved or providing financially & all my family is in Australia. Looking for help and advice from anyone who has 4 or more children, is a single parent or has experience with either. Is it possible to find time for each child, maintain the house & have time for myself? I hear alot that I am elligible to some free child care by a nanny but I cannot find this. Do you know? |
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 24 January 2009 at 3:12pm
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I don't know much about what you are entitled to, probably talking to WINZ about your entitlements would be the best thing .
I did however, want to say hi and welcome to OhBaby,I don't have 4 kids , but there are some ladies on here that do, I was a single mum for 3 years with my daughter, I don't think I could have managed four by myself, one was hard enough, hats off to you ! I hope you get some answers, sorry I cant be more help, I didn't want to read and run tho ------------- 
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 24 January 2009 at 4:07pm
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Hi Jets!!
Here's a hug  you're doing a fantastic job. Even if you're not entitld to anything else you should be able to get 20hrs a week free child-care for 3 and 4 year olds in a local child care centre or porse or kindy.------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: busyissy
Date Posted: 24 January 2009 at 9:48pm
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Hi Jets,
My gosh I can't imagine how stressed and worried you get doing that all by yourself. I definately know that you are entitled to the 20hrs free child-care per week per child for 3 and 4 year olds. And you will be entitled to a childcare subsidy for your children under 3. I think that you will also be elligable for some home help and I am pretty sure that is provided through WINZ. I hope this is a little help. |
Posted By: Jets
Date Posted: 25 January 2009 at 6:25pm
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Thanks heaps for the encouraging words.
I'll get back on the phone to WINZ and question them and also make an appointment to see someone there. Thanks again 
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Posted By: denny25
Date Posted: 25 January 2009 at 8:41pm
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Hey Jets
I think you are eligable for free childcare for 20 hours per week if you have kids aged between 3-5 years of age..WINZ will definitely know. |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 26 January 2009 at 11:48am
Jets I can't add anything more to what the ladies have already said but just wanted to let you know that I think you are amazing. I find it hard enough dealing with 2 children (well actually 1 toddler and a DH but it's the same thing sometimes!). Hats off to you!!  ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: MrsH
Date Posted: 26 January 2009 at 10:45pm
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Hiya,
Hat's off to you. I don't even have one yet but was a child to a solo mother and I have four siblings. Don't forget the support networks available to you. My mum was supported by Birthright: http://www.birthright.org.nz/ who in addition to sending us all on camp once a year for a week (not all at the same time), would have christmas parties, send book vouchers etc. I think they were a godsend for Mum and I'm sure there are other organisations out there similar to that. Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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