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Art, craft, dance, drama, games, music and sport supervised by experienced, qualified carers.
Breakfast and safe transport to schools via local bus service is provided.
Weekly arrangement: $24.00 per session
Casual/flexible:* $26.50 per session
3.00pm - 6.00pm weekdays during NSW school terms.
Afternoon tea is provided.
Weekly arrangement: $29.00 per session
Casual/flexible:* $32.00 per session
$16 per child per 15 minutes or part thereof for collection after 6:00pm/service closing. Penalty charges do NOT attract CCB/CCR.
Children must be attending or enrolled to attend primary school prior to starting care.
Children are regarded as being school aged from 1 January in the year they are enrolled to attend school.
Ensure your child brings a hat, and suitable clothing and footwear.
Children must wear hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothing to participate in activities under sunny conditions. SOOSH provides sunscreen.
Please ensure all property is clearly marked with your child’s name.
Bullying, bad language and harassment of other children and staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.Extreme or consistent bad behaviour will result in the child being sent home.
If your child will be absent on a booked day please call and inform the staff before the session starts.Normal fees apply.
Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate is available to eligible families.Call the Family Department of Human Services on 13 61 50 to discuss your circumstances and entitlements. Note: a customer reference number must be provided to claim any entitlements.
EFTPOS: in person at SOOSH in advance.
Cash/EFTPOS: Upper Hunter Shire Council Administration Centre.
Direct Debit: Authorise to pay full balance of account, weekly in arrears.
SOOSH Vacation Care is available on weekdays during school holiday periods, except public holidays.
Each day has allocated excursions and special activities, and some require an additional fee, which will be added to your account.
Holiday programs are available in the weeks leading up each school holiday. They are available at SOOSH, the Council Administration Centre in Scone and on Council’s website.
SOOSH Vacation Care provides afternoon tea only. Please pack a healthy, nutritious and nut-free morning tea and lunch. Some excursions require lunch money.
Cost: $65.00 per child per day
Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Late fees apply
Priority 1: A child at risk of serious abuse or neglect.
Priority 2: A child whose parent/s satisfy the work/training/study test under Section145 of the Family Assistance Act.
Priority 3: Any other child. Priority 3 children may be asked to vacate a place if a higher priority child requires care.
Children who have not yet commenced school may also be asked to vacate a place if another child attending school requires care.
For more information on the services available, to enrol your child, or ask about the Government’s Childcare Subsidy, contact the SOOSH Co-ordinator on 6540 1177 or 6540 1140 during SOOSH hours.
Email:soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.