Your trusted local Outside School Hours Care provider, giving children more friends, more play and more adventure before school, after school and during the school holidays.
If Helping Hands Network is your school's OSHC provider, your child can enjoy Before School Care, After School Care and Holiday HQ, all on your school grounds.
If your school has a different OSHC provider, you're still welcome at our Holiday HQ school holiday program at a nearby Helping Hands Network location.
Choosing Helping Hands Network means giving your child a place to learn, grow and have fun, beyond the classroom. From exciting activities to meaningful friendships and supportive educators, our programs are designed to make every moment before and after school count. With flexible booking options and access to subsidy support, we’re here to help your child thrive, every school day and every school holiday. We understand juggling work, school, and family life can be busy and stressful. That’s why Helping Hands Network is here to give parents peace of mind and children a place to thrive.
We provide kids of all ages with new experiences, new skills, new friendships and new confidence.
Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.
All our programs are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, keeping costs manageable for families.
Flexible booking options that work best for you and your family
Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.
Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.
Eligible families will receive a minimum of 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, making OSHC more accessible than ever.
Whether you’re already part of our school community or exploring Outside School Hours Care for the first time, enrolment is the first step to unlocking fun, learning and support for your child.
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Our Programs
Join us in the morning at our before school care program called ‘Rise then Shine’. It sets the tone for a great day at school with nutritious breakfasts and energising activities.
Continue the fun in the afternoon at our after school care program called ‘Stay and Play’. Children can play, learn new skills, and build lasting friendships all before heading home.
Our holiday program called Holiday HQ is the place to be while school is out! We have new themes each school holiday and a variety of exciting excursions and special events.
Helping Hands Network FAQs
If you’d like to find out more about our before and after school care programs, our helpful FAQ section here answers some of the questions we're most often asked by parents. If you still can't find the answers you need, please contact our friendly Customer Service team
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 Learning Management System and external training based off the requirements of the community.
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