Outside of school hours care (oshc)

The Department of Education and Training (DET) provides funding for the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) High Intensity Program at Yarrabah School. The OSHC Program began in Term 3 2018 as a pilot program addressing a gap in care services for children and young people with disability. It aims to:

  • Provide out of school hours (after school and school holidays) support to children and young people with disability
  • Support student achievement, wellbeing and engagement through educational programs and facilities
  • Provide a safe, structured environment for the children of working families.

The service is operated by TheirCare and is provided free of charge to families. After school care operates from 3pm to 6pm daily and school holiday programs operate from 9am to 5pm.

TheirCare provides a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children and are committed to building relationships with the school community. During OSHC sessions, children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.

TheirCare programs include the following:

  • Activities based on the needs and interests on children
  • A variety of active and passive experiences
  • Activities planned to achieve learning experiences
  • Choice in what they would like to participate in
  • Craft, science, board games, construction, book corner, music and movement, sport and physical experiences
  • Incursions and excursions during holiday program
  • Outdoor activities
  • Implementation of themes
  • Regular cooking activities

Contacting TheirCare:
Service phone
For general enquires regarding the OSHC program and student bookings and on the day cancellations, please contact Amber Hutchinson (TheirCare Program Manager), or Caitlin McAnearney (TheirCare Assistant Program Manager) on 0476 004 524. Amber and Caitlin are also available face-to-face from 10am to 6pm weekdays at Yarrabah School.

TheirCare Support
To register a new student enrolment email TheirCare on yarrabah@theircare.com.au. Please note casual bookings require 24 hours’ notice.

School Support
For general enquires regarding how Yarrabah School supports the transition of students into the OSHC program, call Kim Taylor (Yarrabah OSHC Project Officer) on 0459 868 746.

Community Partnerships
The program enjoys connecting with members of our community. If you are interested in partnering with our OSHC Program, please contact Kim Taylor via: kimberley.taylor@education.vic.gov.au. 

Regular updates about the program are posted via Seesaw and our Facebook page.