Goal

Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians

Indicator - 9.2.2.

Families using flexible working hours to manage child care

Measure of Progress - 9.2.2.1.

Families using flexible working hours to manage child care

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Baseline Measurement

In June 2002, there were an estimated 34,400 families in Tasmania with a child aged less than 12 where at least one parent was working. Of these, an estimated 11,600 families (33.7%) had at least one parent that used flexible working hours to manage child care.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 4402.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Workplaces should enable Tasmanians to balance their family and work commitments

Explanation of measure

The measure is an estimate from a survey conducted by the ABS. It is an estimate of proportion of families with a child aged less that 12 where at least one parent was working that was using flexible working hours to manage child care.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	50%
2015	55%
2020	60%