Child Care

"The National Childminding Association (NCMA) is the only national charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders in England and Wales. We promote quality registered childminding so that children, families and communities can benefit from the best in childcare and education."

Lots of information on finding a child minder in England and Wales.

Another good place to look for child care options. A searchable directory of family day care providers and information about Family Day care.

"Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) (formerly the National Family Day Care Council of Australia – NFDCCA) is family day care’s national peak organisation. We are here to support, enhance and resource family day care services, whilst leading the way for family day care in the Australian childcare industry. "

This website is a good place to look for child care resources. They have a searchable directory, and a bunch of other useful information / publications on child care.

"NCAC's vision is quality child care experiences for all children enrolled in child care services in Australia. Our mission is to work in partnership with families, services, government and other key stakeholders to facilitate and support continuous improvement to the quality of child care provided for children in Australia."

Child Care Benefit helps you with the cost of child care for long day care, family day care, occasional care, outside school hours care, vacation care and registered care.

More info at this site...

Australian Govt. Family Assistance Office

The 30% child care tax rebate covers 30% of your out-of-pocket child care expenses for approved child care, with a rebate of up to $4,000 (indexed) per child per year. Out-of-pocket expenses are child care fees not already covered by the Australian Government's Child Care Benefit.

More info at this site...