Hessel Group is proudly an approved provider of In Home Care (IHC) in South Australia
Families who are eligible to receive the Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can apply to receive up to 100 hours of subsidised childcare per child per fortnight per the hourly rate cap.
Below are some frequently asked questions we receive and we would like to share the answers to hopefully assist with understanding of the program, the funding and our In Home Care service:
Q- What is In Home Care?
In Home care is early education and care. It provides access to Government subsidised child care in the family home and is targeted to assist parents or carers who are unable to access other approved child care options. The focus of the educator working in the family home will always be delivering education and care for the children of the family.
Q- What is the eligible criteria for IHC?
- working non-standard or variable hours outside normal childcare hours
- geographically isolated from other types of approved childcare
- challenging or complex needs where childcare services are not able to meet your needs. These needs can be discussed with a Hessel Group consultant.
Q- What is the process?
A- If you are eligible for IHC, you will need to complete the IHC application form and return it along with your supporting documentation to the IHC email address. Or enquire directly with us at Hessel Group here.
Q- What costs are involved?
A- The hourly cost is negotiated with the educator, Hessel Group have a once off establishment fee of $50.00 and an ongoing $8.00 per hour administration fee.
Q- Am I able to refer my own educator?
A- Yes, they will need to hold certain qualifications and work under their own ABN all of which can also be discussed with a Hessel Group consultant.
Q- Will I be out of pocket?
A- Your out of pocket expense will be determined by your Child Care Subsidy. The educators invoice/timesheet will be paid in full up front on a weekly basis* before it is processed and your entitlements are paid directly back to you.
Q- Is there a waiting list?
A- Our waitlist varies depending on your requirements.
*For families who require less frequent/ad hoc support, those tax invoices/timesheets are processed once received which may be fortnightly/monthly