COMMUNITY NEWS

Get Active Kids Voucher Program

We’re excited to announce that Round 7 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open! In this round, applications for a voucher or a reimbursement will close when the allocation has been exhausted. Vouchers expire 30 April 2024 so you can use your voucher for a summer sport, winter sport or term-based activity. Eligible families can apply for $200 vouchers and use them at a registered Get Active Kids Voucher Activity Provider without having to worry about upfront costs. Children aged 0 to 18 years and named on a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and Medicare card are eligible. Special consideration is available if your child/dependent is residing in Victorian Care Services, a temporary or provisional visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student. Apply now at getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers to receive your voucher. Choose your Activity Provider carefully as there are no cancellations for change of mind. Present the voucher code to your Activity Provider when you pay and get up to $200 off the registration and membership fee (as well as any included uniforms and/or equipment).If you have already paid for your child’s activity, you can apply for a reimbursement subject to availability. You can only apply for either one voucher or reimbursement per child in Round 7. IMPORTANT DATES Round 7 opens for applications for a voucher or reimbursement: 10:00 amTuesday 10 October 2023until allocation is exhausted Reimbursement expenditure dates: from8 May 2023 until allocation is exhausted Vouchers expiry date: Tuesday 30 April 2024.For more information and to apply visit: getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers If you have any questions, email our dedicated support team at getactivekids@sport.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 325 206, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Kind regards Get Active Kids Voucher Program Team Sport and Recreation Victoria

Second Hand Uniforms and Text Books

The Second-Hand School Specialists shop in has moved to 4 Beauford Avenue, Bell Post Hill. It has been selling NGSC uniforms and textbooks for the last nine years. The shop is located approximately 5 minutes, by car, from NGSC.

They currently have approximately 500 pairs of trousers and 300 pairs of NGSC shorts in stock; and around 800 shirts. Being close to our school, they receive NGSC uniforms all the time. Families can leave a list of what they need, and they will text them as soon as the items are available. They sell on consignment at approximately half the cost of new prices, providing the item is in very good condition.

Second Hand School Specialists

4 Beauford Avenue, Bell Post Hill.

Ph: 0422 402 458

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