Oh dear, ours is 1 to 8 for over 3's. Guess that is why they can afford a higher pay rate, less staffing. It is shocking that the wages are so low here and they expect you to gain and pay for qualifications, attain degree, etc, and do they honestly believe many men will join the industry, not on the minimum wage. What happened to equality? I was earning the same money 20 years ago, but I love and enjoy working with children, and wish I'd done it years ago - but couldn't afford it back then, needed a decent pay packet. Lots of skilled women are leaving the industry as people have bills to pay. Australia has a higher standard of living too, so you have to put that into consideration and not just change the currency over. I was in Sydney at Easter and the place has got really expensive since I was last there 6 years ago. One staff to 15 is far too much, where in Australia do you live? Sounds like a bit like factory farming. x
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