Childminding
#1
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?
#2
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Joined: Feb 2006
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Re: Childminding
Hi
Childminding is called Family Day Care in Australia. Here's all the info on getting started http://www.letsgetbuilding.com.au/
Leigh
Childminding is called Family Day Care in Australia. Here's all the info on getting started http://www.letsgetbuilding.com.au/
Leigh
#3
Re: Childminding
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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Re: Childminding
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.
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.
Nicky x
#5
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Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Terrigal, NSW Central Coast
Posts: 682
Re: Childminding
Don't you just tie them up outside the pub with a bucket of water nearby?!?!?
#6
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Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Cupar, Scotland
Posts: 183
Re: Childminding
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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Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Cupar, Scotland
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Re: Childminding
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?
#10
Re: Childminding
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?
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.
#11
Re: Childminding
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.
#12
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Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Cupar, Scotland
Posts: 183
Re: Childminding
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.
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.
Thank you Charmed