Chidcare subsidy - prob stupid question!
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Topic: Chidcare subsidy - prob stupid question!
Posted By: emz
Subject: Chidcare subsidy - prob stupid question!
Date Posted: 26 November 2009 at 2:13pm
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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. |
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 26 November 2009 at 3:58pm
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Nope unfortunately you cant, I had the same discussion with someone at WINZ ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2009 at 5:49pm
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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:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lizze
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 11:43am
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If you work full time do you get 40 hours subsidised or is it income tested? ------------- 
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 11:46am
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It is income tested ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 12:33pm
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yeah there are levels of subsidy and as lilfatty said its income tested..highest level is like 3.61 or something? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 2:05pm
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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. |
Posted By: Dani01
Date Posted: 06 December 2009 at 8:20pm
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The income limits are on the website, and it depends on how many kids you have (even if all aren't in daycare/childcare).
The 9 hours like you say is for people who don't work just to give them a little bit of time off, but if you do work no you don't get that 9 hours + whatever the time you are actually working. ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com"> 
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