OSHC
Neerim South Primary School
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Neerim South Primary School (NSPS) Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is a community owned and managed service. The OSHC service was established by the NSPS School Council in May 2000 to provide education and care for the children of local families outside of school hours.
Our OSHC Service runs from the spacious, modern, and well-equipped Orana Community Centre located on the school premises. This multi-purpose building was school designed, voluntary project managed and built in 2007/2008 through funds received from the federally funded Investing in Schools program, along with great community generosity and business partnerships. The service also utilises the school grounds for outdoor activities, including the multi-purpose court, nature garden and the playgrounds.
Aboriginal and torres strait islander perspectives
NSPS OSHC Service is committed to promoting the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and families, and aims to value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture by embedding cultural perspectives in the program.
A safe space for LGBTQIA+
The NSPS OSHC Service is a safe place for all children, families, staff and visitors, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. We aim to foster a safe environment that is supportive and inclusive of LGBTIQA+ community.
Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion
NSPS OSHC Service is committed to the safety, inclusion and participation of all children, families, paid and unpaid staff, and the members of the community. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all children, including children with disability, developmental delay, medical or health related issues, cultural and linguistic diversity, refugee or humanitarian background, or any personal characteristic protected under equal opportunity and discrimination laws.
Child Safety
NSPS OSHC Service embeds the Child Safe Standards into service planning, operation and delivery, which helps us to promote the safety of children; prevent child abuse; ensure effective processes are in place to respond to and report allegations of child abuse; and encourage children to ‘have a say’, especially on issues that are important to them or about decisions that affect their lives.
Program
The educational program is developed through an ongoing cycle of observation, consultation and reflection. Educators gather information from children’s interests, ideas and strengths, observations of their participation and interactions, feedback from families, relevant information shared by the school (where appropriate), community events and opportunities, educator reflections, and the local culture and environment. This information is used to create a responsive, inclusive and engaging program that reflects children’s voices, builds on their strengths and supports meaningful learning, play and wellbeing.
The educational program offers a diverse range of experiences that respond to children’s interests, choices and developmental needs. Experiences may include creative arts, STEM, cooking, literacy and numeracy, outdoor learning, sport and physical activity, wellbeing activities, dramatic play, construction, sustainability projects, cultural celebrations, community engagement, leadership opportunities, and opportunities for children to develop confidence, resilience and problem-solving skills through appropriate risk-taking and safe challenges.
We have accessible ramps leading to all buildings across the school, wide doorways, and accessible bathroom facilities. We also provide designated accessible parking spaces designated for people with accessibility needs.
| Before School Care | The Before School Care operates from 7am to 8.45am each weekday during school terms. |
| After School Care | The After School Care OSHC Service operates from 3.15pm to 6.00pm each weekday during school terms. |
| Vacation Care | NSPS OSHC Services operates a Vacation Care service over school holiday periods. The service operates from 8am to 6pm and closes for 2 weeks over the Christmas period. |
| Pupil free days | On Pupil Free Days (including student free and curriculum days) the OSHC Service operates from 8.00am to 6.00pm on School Council approved days where students are not required at school. |
| Public Holidays | NSPS OSHC Service is CLOSED on all gazetted Victorian Public Holidays. |
Pre-emptive closure on days forecast to have a Catastrophic fire rating. | Neerim South Primary School is listed on the Department of Education Category 4 List as being at risk of bushfire or grassfire. Conditions imposed on the OSHC Services Commonwealth Approval prohibit the NSPS OSHC Service from operating on any day that the Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner declares as having a 'Catastrophic' Fire Danger Rating that applies to the area or district. |
Enrolments
Enrolments and bookings are managed through Xplor, the service’s approved child care management system. Xplor is used to collect and maintain enrolment information, manage bookings and attendance information, communicate with families where applicable, and support the administration of the service.
How much does Outside School Hours Care cost at Neerim South Primary School?
NSPS OSHC Service aims to provide a quality OSHC service that is accessible and affordable to families. We operate on a non-profit basis, with financial processes that are independent to the Primary School and not subject to State Government (Education Department) Funding.
We are Commonwealth approved to administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which is the is the main way the Australian Government helps eligible families with child care fees. The Australian Government pays the subsidy directly to NSPS OSHC Service to reduce the compulsory fee amount that you must pay each fortnight.
| 2024/2025 Fees | After School Care Full Fee $30 | Before School Care Full Fee $22 | Vacation Care Full Fee $108 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Income | CCS % | Gap fee after CCS | Gap fee after CCS | Gap fee after CCS |
| $83,280 | 90% | $3.00 | $2.20 | $10.80 |
| $133,280 | 80% | $6.00 | $4.40 | $21.60 |
| $183,280 | 70% | $9.00 | $6.60 | $32.40 |
| $233,280 | 60% | $12.00 | $8.80 | $43.20 |
| $283,280 | 50% | $15.00 | $11.00 | $54.00 |
| $333,280 | 40% | $18.00 | $13.20 | $64.80 |
| $383,280 | 30% | $21.00 | $15.40 | $75.60 |
| $433,280 | 20% | $24.00 | $17.60 | $86.40 |
| $483,280 | 10% | $27.00 | $19.80 | $97.20 |
| $533,280 | 0% | $30.00 | $22.00 | $108.00 |
The table below shows the likely out of pocket expense (gap fee) that you are likely to incur based on your CCS entitlement. While we aim to provide you with an accurate breakdown, please note that Services Australia withhold 5% of your CCS each fortnight to reduce the likelihood of an overpayment so your actual amount may vary slightly.
For information about CCS eligibility criteria please use this QR code
or visit the Services Australia website online at: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
The Australian Government provide online quick and easy
Child Care Subsidy calculator tool that can help you find out what you might pay for OSHC at NSPS. Visit Starting Blocks online at
https://startingblocks.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-calculator
If you need assistance to understand this information please contact the NSPS OSHC Service or the
School Administration Office during school hours.
Neerim South Primary School
OSHC Documents
Policies required under r.168 Education and Care Services National Law