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Explore the world these winter school holidays
Get ready for an epic holiday adventure! Each day unlocks a new country, complete with themed games, hands-on activities, cultural discoveries, and exciting team challenges.
In addition, every booking made is a chance to win a $10,000 holiday these winter school holidays!*
Book for your chance to win a $10,000 family holiday!
Explore different cultures through food and special events like martial arts
Head off-site for real-world adventures packed with fun
Build social skills and make new friends
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Program Schedule - World Explorers
Search for your service above to view your daily schedule. Please note that programs and schedules may vary by location.
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Ready, Set, Explore!
Create your own explorer vest, binoculars, compass, and boarding pass - everything you need to start your journey! Then, kick things off by celebrating NAIDOC Week and exploring Australia’s rich and diverse Indigenous culture through stories, art, and activities.
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This is England
Begin your British adventure by crafting your very own knight shield, inspired by England’s rich medieval history! Enjoy a day filled with British-inspired fun - think royal games and teatime treats fit for a king or queen!
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Island Escape
Children will team up to solve puzzles, complete country-themed challenges, and race through a series of exciting tasks inspired by the global adventures of The Amazing Race. Plus, play exciting Hawaiian Luau games, from limbo to hula dancing, and enjoy a day packed with island fun!
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Asia Awaits
Whip up tasty Japanese cuisine and dive into the region’s rich flavors. Then, get ready for an exciting Martial Arts Special Event! This hands-on incursion introduces kids to various martial arts, teaching basic techniques and the history behind these incredible practices
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Party in the USA
Today we're heading to the movies!* Search for your service to find out what you're seeing. Catch all the action on the big screen, then gear up for USA Game Day! It’s a Party in the USA filled with football, basketball, baseball, and all-American fun! *Exclusions apply.
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Ancient Egypt
Today, we're creating ancient scrolls with hieroglyphics, discovering the fascinating writing system of the pharaohs. Then, build marshmallow pyramids, exploring the incredible architecture of ancient Egypt. A fun-filled day of creativity, and discovery awaits!
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African Safari
Embark on an African Safari adventure! Construct your own safari camera, learning how animals use light and shadow to navigate and survive in the wild. Afterward, it’s time to put your new skills to the test with a wild scavenger hunt inspired by the African savannah.
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Polar Express
Step aboard the Polar Express! Travel to frosty nations and build an epic igloo in this fun-filled winter science and craft adventure.
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Latin Fiesta
Get ready to head out an exciting excursion to a real-life destination filled with adventure! Search for your service to find out where you're headed. Return to service to make a refreshing Aqua Fresca - a traditional Mexican Drink - to wrap up the day!
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Final Flight
Get creative by crafting your very own explorer souvenirs to remember your adventures. Then, design a personal passport of memories, filled with highlights from your epic Holiday HQ journey!
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Getting Ready for Holiday HQ?
We’ve put together a simple guide so you can feel confident your child is ready for their best holiday yet. Download now!
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Book for your chance to win a $10,000 Holiday!
We’ve partnered with Luxury Escapes to give one lucky family a real-life travel adventure worth $10,000! Each booking = 1 entry. The more you book, the more chances you have to win! *Competition T&Cs apply. TP 25/00989
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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.
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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.
Outside School Hours Care FAQs
If you’d like to find out more about our holiday programs, our helpful FAQ guide answers some of the questions we’re most often asked by parents! If you can't find what you're looking for, do contact us and our Customer Experience team will be in touch with you!
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.
