Child Care Information Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care: Fact Sheets -
This comprehensive set of fact sheets highlight the range of Australian Government services and programs available to families using child care. The fact sheets include information on Child Care Benefit, Child Care Tax Rebate, Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Child Care fee assistance, Child Care Support program; and Child Care Access Hotline. Family Day Care Australia - www.familydaycareaustralia.com.au
Find a family day care service in your area or find out how you can operate a child care business from home with resources, support and training. Child Care Information - Centrelink website
Find out about the child care benefit and the child care tax rebate. Childcare - Your options and how to source childcare Fact Sheet
Deciding on the right form of childcare for your child is every parent’s nightmare. From the moment the little cherub/s enter our lives we’re racked with guilt about whether we are doing the right thing? Choosing childcare either because we’re returning to work or just because we need a break is fraught with this same guilt. We’ve put together an overview of the different types of childcare available throughout Australia to help you through the initial steps. Find A Babysitter - www.findababysitter.com.au - Find A Babysitter.com.au is Australia’s leading childcare introduction site with a large directory of carers online, helping parents find nannies and babysitters in an affordable and effective way. Find out more.
Articles and Fact Sheets Women and Superannuation - taking control of your future by the Australian Government - This brochure will assist women in understanding the Government's superannuation initiatives including choice, superannuation splitting, co-contributions, salary sacrificing, starting a new job, taking time off work to raise children, separation and divorce, planning for retirement, and finding lost superannuation. Top Interviewing Tips - Fact Sheet - If you haven’t attended an interview for a while, the chances are you could be feeling somewhat fearful about the impending prospect! Working from home by Kate Sykes, Founder of careermums.com.au, March 2008 - Working from home is something most of us would love to do. Being able to work part time and structure work around your family is so appealing. Current skills shortages combined with globalisation and technological advances are changing the mindsets of organisations about working flexibly. Flexible work options such as part time work, job sharing, flexi-hours, telecommuting and working from home are becoming more prevalent in organisations. Managing your career as a working parent by Kate Sykes, Founder of careermums.com.au, February 2008 - Managing your career becomes more challenging after you have children. Before children, all you had to worry about was your career, your social life and your personal relationships. Children add a whole new dimension of responsibility and selflessness to your life, and unashamedly to most people, they take priority to a career. In saying that, it does not mean that you want to give up your career. A game plan to help you find a flexible job by Kate Sykes, Founder of careermums.com.au - Despite a national skills shortage, finding flexible working conditions can still be a challenge. Some of our CareerMums have expressed frustration when dealing with recruitment firms who are not as excited about their potential in the job market when they say those 3 little words: “part time job”. Don’t be discouraged. There are employers who want your skills and experience, and are more than happy to ‘think flexibly’. It is just a matter of knowing where to look, who to talk to, and how to approach it.
Work, Business, Career Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit - CareerMums and Mums@Work have just launched a Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit for job seekers and employees who are looking for work flexibility to meet lifestyle and family needs, continuing education commitments, professional hobbies and more. This Toolkit is a simple and convenient business case tool that enables you and your manager to research, negotiate and implement a flexible work arrangement. Income Tax Calculator - Are you wondering how much extra you'll have in your piggy bank this upcoming financial year? As of 1st July 2008, the Australian income tax brackets are changing, which means we all pay less income tax. Download this Excel-based tax calculator and find out roughly how much you will save. Women's Budget Statement 2008-09, May 2008 - The 2008-09 Women's Budget Statement highlights measures in the budget that will assist women and their families. Kidspot Social - www.kidspot.com.au has launched a new destination to connect online called Kidspot Social – a true Facebook for mums – in a trusted community. It has all of the tools you’d expect to find – photo uploads, blogging software, messaging and chat, profile building. Career Mums has started a blog group to provide a great platform to talk about anything relating to going back to work. Join us. mums@work - www.mumsatwork.com.au - Mums@work provides return-to-work training, job hunting and career guidance services for all mums, regardless of their profession or the time they have spent away from the workforce. Productivity Commission Investigation - Paid maternity leave
If you would like to contribute to this investigation by submitting your own perspective and experiences, refer to this document. Understanding Money
http://www.australia.gov.au/understandingmoney
The Financial Literacy Foundation was established by the Australian Government to give all Australians the opportunity to increase their financial knowledge and better manage their money. Put yourself in charge of budgeting, saving, investing, controlling your debts, superannuation and more. Résumés for Results - www.resumes.net.au - Documents that make a difference! Résumés for Results have a strong track recording assisting their clients to achieve their career and lifestyle goals. Our primary services include: Résumés / CVs, Application Letters, Selection Criteria Responses, Interview Coaching, and Business/Personal Profiles. We provide solutions for all levels and occupations via ‘in person’, email or telephone consultations – with offices throughout Australia. Contact us today on 1800 155 895 or visit our website: www.resumes.net.au VIC Government Initiative - Returning To Earning - The Returning to Earning program is a Victorian State Government initiative which provides support to parents to return to work after an absence caring for children. Grants of up to $1000 are available which can be used to cover any costs associated with approved training, such as books and materials, course fees, transport and childcare. Career FAQs – www.careerfaqs.com.au – Career FAQs is Australia’s leading publisher of career resources. With 45 books in its current catalogue, Career FAQs has a book for every job imaginable – with prospects, prerequisites, salaries, conditions, lifestyles, career paths, and been-there-done-that war stories from industry veterans. The Career FAQs website also has online interviews and articles containing lots of useful career information. In May 2008 Career FAQs interviewed Kate Sykes, founder of CareerMums. Sphinxx - www.sphinxx.org - www.sphinxx.org is a new website dedicated to advancing women in leadership. The goal of sphinxx is to support women in and outside of their professional careers, by connecting them with targeted products, services, information and events. Adage - www.adage.com.au - Australia's leading careers centre and job board for mature age professionals. Flexible Recruitment Firms - The following recruitment firms specialise in placing flexible jobs. www.daretwoshare.com.au | www.priorities.com.au | www.seedrecruitment.com.au | Targeted Resourcing Solutions (IT recruitment - Brisbane based) | Effective People (Canberra based) Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)
www.eowa.gov.au - EOWA's role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act and through education, assist organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) - www.humanrights.gov.au - ph: (02) 9284 9600 | General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711 Accredited Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces - www.breastfeedingfriendly.com.au - A list of accredited workplaces can be viewed on the website as well as information for mothers and employers about breastfeeding and paid work. An initiative of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. NSW Anti-discrimination Board - www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adb
General enquiries and Employers Advisory Service: (02) 9268 5544 Mums in Business - www.mumsinbusiness.net - Providing practical information, expert advice and invaluable support for any mother and woman looking to start, run and develop your business. Homebusinessconnections.com.au - www.homebusinessconnections.com.au - We offer a free consultation to help you earn an income from home. We also offer home business ideas and inspirations. Akira Coaching - Building bridges for women returning to work
http://www.akiracoaching.com.au/ - Professional coaching for women returning to work after children. For women who want an individualised program to build confidence, develop strategies, balance work and family life and proactively manage a successful return to work. ShapeShifters - www.healthyandhappy.com.au - ShapeShifters support women to define their vision, set challenging goals and create an action plan to realise their personal and professional goals. Act now and book in for a free session to experience the power of coaching. CareerChick - http://www.careerchick.com.au/ - CareerChick is an online initiative dedicated to helping females connect with organisations. Comprising career advice, industry and job profiles plus lifestyle information it is an invaluable career resource for Australian females. Work At Home Mums - www.workathomemums.com.au - A job posting and career resource website for the Work At Home Mums Community. A free service to women who may be returning to their careers after taking a break to focus on their families or working mothers who may be researching or seeking a new career opportunities. All of the employment and freelance job links on the site are for genuine home based jobs within Australia. The Womens Healing Organisation International (WHOI) - http://www.WomensHealingOrg.com - The WHOI website provides expert information, articles and tips on women’s physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing and work/life balance issues. All About The Money - www.allaboutthemoney.com.au - is a site for women who want to get empowered with the money and find out a little more through PDFs and podcast links. The site profiles Julianne Dowling’s new book All About the Money, Honey! Financial Recipes for Success (Wrightbooks 2008) which looks at Aussie women’s $$$$ experiences and gives expert insights.
Parenting Websites Huggies - www.huggies.com.au - Visit the Huggies website for lots of information on pregnancy, parenting, fun and learning activities, special offers and much more. Kidspot.com.au http://www.kidspot.com.au - A resource for parents and children to find hundreds of extra curricular activities for kids. Canberra Kids - www.canberrakids.com.au - Everything you need for kids in Canberra. Mum's Getaway - www.mumsgetaway.com.au - Find great pampered breaks and getaways especially for mums. Space4 - www.space4.com.au - A national online database for single parents wanting to house share, and/or exchange childcare, friendship or holiday share with other one parent families. Home Buddies - www.homebuddies.com.au - Home Buddies is an online directory of services for the home and family. Free search for babysitters, nannies, music teachers, tutors, cleaners, personal trainers and more in your local area. Out and About with Kids - www.outandaboutwithkids.com.au - Tracey Spicer is the new editor of the revamped family travel magazine, Out & About With Kids, written BY parents FOR parents. As a working mother-of-two, Tracey knows the stress involved in planning and executing a relaxing family holiday or weekend away. MumZone - www.mumzone.com.au - An interactive parenting and pregnancy website full of useful and practical resources, ideas, tips, articles, reviews, baby names and more. Moment By Moment - www.momentbymoment.com.au - Australian Website with a personal premature birth and premmie baby experience. Our Little Treasure - www.ourlittletreasure.com.au - Our Little Treasure is a free website designed for anyone caring for young children. Find a host of great Activities, Recipes, Articles, Competitions and much more each month. Parenthood - parenthood.com.au - A comprehensive information site for women who are trying to conceive or already pregnant, and mothers with young babies. Parent Wellbeing - www.parentwellbeing.com - Parent Wellbeing helps parents improve their quality of life. Parent Wellbeing does not tell parents how to care for their children. Instead, they help parents care for themselves so they are better able to care for their children. Single Parent Australia - www.singleparentaustralia.org.au - Parent Australia is an online community, dedicated to connecting single parents.
Workshops, Courses and Events
Sydney: Centre for Continuing Education, University of SydneyFinding work after 45 with Stephen Moir - If, like many, you're looking to continue working and are finding it hard to get back into the workforce or hard to change companies because you're seen as 'too old', then this is the course for you. We'll cover everything from how to write a résumé that gets across your strengths without drawing attention to age perceptions to how to sell your strengths at interview, how to handle assumptions about age or 'up-to-date' skills, and how to handle the newer selection and interview techniques. We'll discuss companies and recruiters that have a track record of working well with older candidates - featuring guest speakers from both. Learn how to network effectively and stay current with corporate knowledge. To conclude, you'll develop an action plan to follow which will set you on the path to getting the job you want.9:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Sat | 30 Aug 08 - 6 Sep 08 | 2 meetings $275 - this course includes course notes and certificate Melbourne: Return to Work courses - Highly Recommended by CareerMums - Priorities Flexible Employment Strategies Recruitment
Priorities offers a range of courses for candidates wishing to build their confidence and skills. Our training courses are small and friendly and you receive significant one to one coaching throughout the program and beyond. Our venues are modern and fully equipped with the latest computer equipment where required. Test your Microsoft skills for free - braincorp.com.auTest your skills for free and receive an automatically emailed report showing the areas you need to study and focus on. The free tests include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MYOB, Outlook, and more. Mums In Business - Upcoming Business Development Workshops and Business networking Events - Mums in Business Events
Imagine if you could have a business development workshop style business-building group where you can listen and work with guest speakers to develop your personal business development strategies and marketing focus. Each business growth workshop is an ideal networking group of like-minded mums and dads all ready and willing to have ideas bounced off each other about your own business, and theirs. ATS Arrow Training Services (Arrow) is a national training development company with a reputation for delivering innovative and progressive training solutions. We are currently running FREE courses in Business, Hospitality and Retail. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 25 without year 12 or other qualifications then you may be eligible to participate. The courses are nationally recognised and they cover the basic for the industry you are interested in. We are happy to co-ordinate a group training session to suit your group and preferred location. We have courses running soon so call 1300 737 977 and ask for the Work Skills Co-ordinator or visit our website (Australian Skills Vouchers is an Australian Government Initiative www.australia.gov.au/skillsforthefuture)
CANBERRA ONLY - The Innovative Training Group
The Innovative Training Group offer short courses to bring your skills and confidence up to speed. Talk to them about your training requirements. More information. Update your skills - Train with Transformed
Transformed can help you update your existing skills or train for a new career. Transformed offers a range of nationally recognised qualifications, as well as short course training programs providing skills that are in hot demand from today's employers. These include Project Management, Leadership, Frontline Management, Government, Auditing, Contract Management and Strategic Procurement. Nationally recognised qualifications can even be completed through a mentoring or an 'assessment only' pathway, which means participants can enrol in Transformed programs regardless of geographic location and other commitments, such as family responsibilities. To unleash your project management skills contact Transformed www.transformed.com.au 02 6259 6221 training@transformed.com.au National Training Information Service - www.ntis.gov.au
National Training Information Service (NTIS) is the database on vocational education and training in Australia. NTIS is the official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users. Network Central - http://www.networkcentral.com.au/EventList.asp
Home of the Businesswomen's Network Series. The business network for people with a life. Find out about their upcoming events in Sydney and Melbourne. HR Network Series by Staff & Exec / HR Partners
Calendar of Events - Comprising of over 1000 professional Human Resources practitioners Australia wide, the HR Partners Network Series meetings provide a HR focused forum for practitioners to discuss current industry issues, listen to well respected and established HR speakers and the opportunity to network. For further information please visit: http://www.staff-exec.com.au/AboutUs/HRNetwork.htm or call 1800 505 133.
Other Useful Services Organic Babe - www.organicbabe.com.au - Organic Babe & Kids Organic Cotton Baby Wear, where busy mums can shop for quality organic cotton baby and childrens clothing. Take a Break - takeabreak.com.au - Search and book your next family friendly holiday in Australia. Help Around the House - www.helparoundthehouse.com.au - Connects people who need jobs done around their home with people in their neighbourhood who can provide those services.
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