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What is OSHC? Accessing OSHCOSHC feesFind an OSHC provider near youWhat is OSHC?
Out of school hours care (OSHC) services provide a range of supervised recreation and leisure activities for school aged children outside of school hours. OSHC services may offer care:
- before and after school
- on pupil-free days
- during school holidays.
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Accessing OSHC
Parents can access OSHC on a casual, part-time, regular or emergency basis.
Many OSHC services are located in schools, others may be located in community facilities, recreation or child care centres.
If your child’s school does not offer this service on the school site they will be able help you find an OSHC service in your local area.
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OSHC fees
The cost of out of school care varies depending on the fee set by the service and the:
- income of the family
- frequency and pattern of use.
Parents of children attending an approved OSHC service may be eligible for financilal assistance with their child care fees through the Australian Government's Child Care Benefit Scheme (CCB).
Check if you are eligible for financial assistance towards the payment of child care fees by visiting
Family Assistance Office website.
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Find an OSHC provider near you
To find an OSHC service near you see
search for child care.
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More information
Other websites
Information for schools and providers about Out of School Hours Care - Department for Education and Child Development
Transition into outside school hours care - National Childcare Accreditation Council
Contact
Education department's OSHC unit
Phone 8226 6427