Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care services provide care before and/or after school and/or during vacation time. Some services may also provide care on pupil-free days during the school term. Not-for-profit and for-profit providers may operate Outside School Hours Care services.
Outside School Hours Care services focus on the provision of stimulating developmental, social and recreational activities for children, while meeting the care requirements of families. They are usually set up in or close to primary schools. They may also be in other locations such as community centres, halls, neighbourhood houses or recreation centres.
Outside School Hours Care services must comply with applicable State and Territory regulations and licensing requirements when providing care to children.
Types of Funding Assistance available to Outside School Hours Care services