Childminding
 

We are off to Canberra as soon as the house is sold and OH is thinking of maybe doing childminding as a job.Does anybody know what courses need to be done to gain the qualifications needed?

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Hi

Childminding is called Family Day Care in Australia. Here's all the info on getting started http://www.letsgetbuilding.com.au/

Leigh

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Are you a childminder now? I am moving to Canberra next year and would be interested to to know which area you are in. I have loads of links and 'stuff' for particular areas re: child care (but from a parents point of view) so perhaps the links could help you link up with some groups/organisations etc.

I have had my childminder (not day care) for five years and I am dreading having to hunt around for something else. They don't seem to big on childminders as we know them in Canberra but on day care places (playschemes). If I find out anything more carers in the home (childminders) I will pm you.

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Childminders are called 'family daycare' here. I am in the process of applying to become a family daycarer, shame your not coming to Perth, LOL;)

Nicky x

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Don't you just tie them up outside the pub with a bucket of water nearby?!?!?

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Hi, My Husband and I (and 2 daughters aged 9 and 7) have decided we'd like to try to move over to Australia. He's a Computer Engineer and Im a registered childminder. Does anyone know if my Certificate of childminding is taken into account when applying for one in Australia or do I have to begin the registering process from scratch?

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Isn't that what you do with a husband? Or has that been outlawed now?

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Also It doesn't appear that my childminding is taken into account for the points system. Anyone know any different?

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*Bump* :p

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Hi,

I am a level 3 childcare worker and they would only give me points if I had a degree in childcare. My husband is in IT also and we had to just use his points. We had to do the investment option to gain the extra points.

I think it depends on what visa your going on. We contacted lots of different agencys and got free advice and got enough points to go on a 136 visa.

Good luck and get some free advice from agencies even if you dont use them, cause it will put your mind and rest.

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Don't you need a Blue Card to work with children - in QLD anyway. Oh and that's not the safety in the workplace blue card.:D

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Thank you Charmed :)