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OOSH  CHILDREN'S  SERVICES
​Before - After School  & Vacation Care

OOSH is a not-for-profit community based before & after school and vacation childcare service offering quality, professional care for 5 - 12 years of age. Fees are kept to a minimum.
OOSH Vacation Care offers and promotes a diverse program for children 5-12 years, catering for the different age groups, backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Families are encouraged to have input into the programs by sharing aspects of their culture and/or skills and talents the children may enjoy.
We aim to offer activities and experiences that will help children appreciate, respect and care for each other, their surroundings and to value diversity in their community. 
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Before & After School Care

Vacation Care

Opening hours during school terms:
6.45am - 9.00am 
3.00pm - 6.30pm
Opening hours during school holidays:
7.00am - 6.00pm 
We provide:
  • ​Pick up & drop off bus service to local schools.
  • Before & after school vacation care. Pupil free day care (conditions apply).
  • Nutritious breakfast & afternoon tea provided.
  • Caring environment with lots of fun activities.
  • A home away from home. Professional, fully qualified childcare educators implementing the National Quality Framework and "My Time Our Place" School Aged Framework.
  • Specific age appropriate programs for 5 - 8 and 9+ children.
  • Fun holiday excursions.
In addition we provide:
  • ​Opportunities for meeting new friends, enjoying a stimulating & exciting range of activities.
  • Choices for children and time to have fun & play... and just be kids.
  • Peace of mind for parents, knowing that their children are not only well cared for, but are having fun too.
​​Childcare subsidy (CCS) is available to eligible families to assist with the cost of care
OOSH Centre Activity areas 
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HOW TO ENROL YOUR CHILD

To progress with the enrolment process, you need to complete the following steps. 
​Please be aware that your child can not commence care until the enrolment process is completed and CCS enrolment formalised with Centrelink. 
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    Enrolment Request Form

Submit
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We acknowledge and pay cultural respect to the Biripi people – the first  custodians of the land we live and work on today.
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Incorporated as Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre since March 1978
Trading as an Australian Business No: 89592910624 since July 2000
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    • About Us >
      • Management Committee
      • Meet the Team
      • Join Us
    • Donations
  • Port Macquarie Centre
  • Wauchope Centre
  • Lake Cathie Centre
  • FRIENDS OF HNS
  • OOSH Centre
    • Parent information >
      • Parent secure area
  • Volunteering HNS
  • Tenants Advice Service
  • Emergency Support
  • NEWS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
    • Gallery
  • Sponsors
  • Venue Hire
  • Contact & Find us