Childcare Subsidy
Did you know our Holiday Program including excursions and incursions are eligible for a government subsidy? Visit our CCS page for more info.

Before and After School Care

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Introducing our Adventure Program

Our morning programs are now called ‘Rise Then Shine’, the perfect start to your child’s school day. We set the tone for a great day at school through an array of energising activities and some delicious and nutritious food. From delightful breakfast moments, to calming morning meditations, we ensure they step into school ready to embrace the day!

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The fun continues after school at our ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon programs. Kids can dive into more fun activities, building lasting friendships and creating memories beyond the classroom, all before heading home for quality family time.

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Our Before and After School Care Adventures

The Adventure Program comprises of seven action-packed adventure categories. Backed by research into child development, and created in partnership with experts, the Adventure Program provides children with the opportunity to learn essential life skills and have great fun exploring their interests.

Each adventure category gives children the opportunity to develop life skills and explore their interests, all while having fun and creating friendships for life.

Let kids’ imaginations run wild as they unlock new skills with a range of activities packed with excitement. Whether it's whipping up tasty treats, getting sporty, or unwinding with yoga and mindfulness, our tailor-made adventures let kids do what they love and discover new interests!

Our adventure categories are specially created for children and the best part is that kids get to choose which adventure they would like to bring to life each day. Whether it's setting your child up for the school day ahead or helping them to unwind and connect with fellow kids and family after the last school bell rings, we think the will love going on an adventure with us.

Learn more about our programs
  • Flavour Fest

  • Super Sports

  • Zen Masters

  • Global Kids

  • Brain Boosters

  • Power Teams

  • Creative Inventors

How to Enrol

Find out more about how to enrol your child at our Outside School Hours Care morning and afternoon programs. Enrolment is easy and free.

Creating Environments Where Playfulness Can Thrive

At Helping Hands Network, we focus on Creating Environments Where Playfulness Can Thrive with parents and school communities by supporting children to learn through play in fun, learning environments.We focus on fostering safe, caring and stimulating environments that allow children to relax, grow and thrive. Helping Hands Network provides fun, engaging and high-quality Outside School Hours Care Programs to thousands of happy children every day and Holiday Programs available at many of our services during the school holidays.

School Holiday Programs

Did you know we also have a School Holiday Program? Our uniquely curated vacation program offers a range of exciting incursions and excurions and daily activities.

Before and After School Care FAQs

  • Helping Hands Network team members are qualified as per National Quality Framework and Legislated Regulations and have demonstrated experience in working at OSHC services.

    These qualifications are commonly:

    • Diploma of Children Services (OSHC)

    • Certificate III or IV in Children Services

    • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Teaching for Primary School Aged children

    • And so many more.

    All team members employed by Helping Hands Network must provide the appropriate security checks before they are accepted.

    On employment, all team members must provide a copy of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), which we verify through the Department of Justice website.

    Educators must also complete their qualifications in First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and Child Protection Training before working within our services.

    We also provide opportunities for our team to improve on their skills and progress within the company with an internal LMS and external training based off the requirements of the community.

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