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The CHARLTON BROW® Australia Nanny College and Nanny Agency began in the 1980s. The college trains Nannies/Carers for families. The Nanny Agency assists graduates in obtaining assignments both within Australia and overseas.
CHARLTON BROW® In-Home Care Service is a State Government licensed service, funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
What is In-Home Care?
In-Home Care (IHC) supports families who require childcare services where the children are cared for in the family's own home. IHC is a flexible care arrangement for children from birth provided by an Approved Carer.
CHARLTON BROWN is an Approved Care Provider (IHC) in QLD, NSW, VIC and NT.
Who can I talk to about In-Home Care?
The CHARLTON BROW® Nanny Service employs a qualified, skilled and professional Co-ordinator who supports both families and Carers. The Co-ordinator is supported by Agency consultants.
The In-Home Care Co-ordinator provides a valuable link between parents and Carers. Consultants provide support, referrals, training and monitoring services for Carers, parents and their children.
Am I eligible for In-Home Care?
- Families who are eligible include those who do not have access to existing childcare services or where existing childcare services cannot meet their needs, and where the family meets one or more of the following criteria:
- The parent(s) work shift work or non-standard hours (hours when no other child care services is available);
- The family lives in a rural or remote area;
- A child at home has an illness or disability;
- One of the parents has an illness or disability that reduces the family's capacity to care for the child(ren);
- The parent(s) have had a multiple birth (three or more); and/or
- The parent(s) have three or more children not yet attending school.
What are the benefits of In-Home Care?
Eligible parents using In-Home Care:
- Are able to access Child Care Benefit (CCB) to assist with the payment of fees;
- Have the comfort and security of the child's own home as the place of care;
- Know that the Nanny/Carer fosters each child's potential development;
- Have confidence that provision of quality care is monitored by a trained and professional co-ordinator;
- Have support and peace of mind while parents are working;
- May be eligible to claim up to 50% Child Care Rebate quarterly.
- CHARLTON BROWN® has Standard Hours of 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Non-standard Hours are outside of these times. Families will only receive Child Care Benefit (CCB) on 37.5 Standard Hours of care per week.
How To Register
- Complete a Family Registration Form.
- Contact the Family Assistance Office to apply for Child Care Benefit (CALL 13 61 50)
- Complete a Home Safety Assessment.
- Submit necessary documentation regarding your eligibility for In-Home Care.
- Interview potential Carers.
