Family Facts and Figures
Types of non-parental care used by school-aged children when parents were working during school holidays, 2001 *
| Type of care | All children (%) |
|---|---|
| Relative | 24.6 |
| Child looks after self | 16.6 |
| Vacation care program | 11.5 |
| Brother or sister | 10.4 |
| A friend or neighbour | 8.4 |
| Family day care or sitter or nanny | 4.0 |
* A child can have two or more types of care.
Source:Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey,
Wave 1 (2001) Data
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