Hi everyone,

Through my Facebook page and Twitter I am contacted by lots of women (and a couple of men) who are being mistreated by ParentsNext providers. There are issues with things like exemptions, abusive behaviour, being forced to sign privacy waivers etc. If you are being mistreated or are confused about any aspect of ParentsNext then please get in touch (my Facebook page is "Parents Against ParentsNext").

Thing you should know:

1). Do not sign the privacy waiver/statement- it is optional

2) You are entitled to an exemption if you have 4 or more children

3) You only need to have an appointment with your provider once every THREE MONTHS (no more regularly than that)

4) If you're studying that is your only activity and you should only report your attendance once a week (no more than that)

5) You have the right to have phone appointments (instead of face to face)

6) You have the right to change providers any time

If you want to help even more with this campaign then you can email Greg Manning at the Dept Jobs and Small Business at greg.manning@jobs.gov.au. Please tell him everything you hate about the program in great detail.

The Senate Inquiry will report at the end of this month and I will update again then. 

Thanks everyone!

Ella.