OSHC

Wominjeka Everyone, 

Hope you all had a great weekend and had a chance to enjoy the Winter Magic Market.

A big thank you to Uncle Trevor for the Smoking Ceremony and for the lovely chats about social justice and racism with some of our community members.

Royal Children’s Hospital Recognition

As many of you may recall, last year Fred Murphy organized a fund raising within OSHC program, which involved quiet few students in making jewellery and selling to the OSHC families for a gold coin donation. They were able to raise about $50!

Last week, Fred was finally able to physically drop the donation to the RHC. A big congratulations to Fred for being recognized of the great work and generosity!

A reminder that at OSHC there is always an earring stand for a gold coin donation all year around!

IMPORTANT:

1. All Day OSHC on Thursday the 11/8 from 7:30AM- 6PM

Only 50 vacancies are available for the All Day OSHC (due to staff ratio).

To book your child please use your Xplor Home app and select the Student Free Day roll. If you don’t find the roll, please select any ASC roll and write a comment All Day OSHC.

On the day we will provide breakfast and afternoon tea. Please ensure that children have their lunch boxes.

More info to come!

1. CCS rates (Child Care Subsidy) will increase from 11th July 2022:

https://www.dese.gov.au/early-childhood/announcements/child-care-subsidy-rates-will-increase-11-july

Eligibility for the higher subsidy rate

If Services Australia believes there is no intention for a child to use child care, they will end a child’s CCS eligibility.

Between 7 March and 10 July 2022, families can get the higher subsidy even if their eldest CCS-eligible child aged 5 or under is not using care.

This transition period will help families plan their child care arrangements.

From 11 July 2022 onwards, children who haven’t used care in 26 consecutive weeks will no longer be eligible for CCS. This rule will first be applied to children who haven’t used care for the 26-week period from 10 January to 11 July.

This may affect a family’s entitlement to the higher subsidy.

If a standard rate child’s CCS eligibility ends, Services Australia will reassess all other children in the family to determine:

• the new standard rate child
• new subsidy rates.

We will not reassess CCS payments for the 26-week period, for example between 7 March and 10 July 2022. The family must remain eligible during this period.

If a child starts to attend care again, a family can lodge a new claim for CCS.

1. CCS Dropped: we have noticed that lots of families have dropped their CCS. Please contact Centrelink to find out more

PROGRAM For week 5 of Term3:

(*) a variety of cereals is offered (porridge, corn flakes, weet-bix, rice balls) and a selection of toast (wholemeal bread or fruit toast) with spreads (jam, butter, nuttlex or vegemite) is available every morning

(**) fruit and vegetable platters are offered every afternoon 

Please Note: Focus activity and menu are subjected to any changes

Pictures from last week’s program:
Science Club: Space Quiz	Flying Monkey!
Chess Club	Row, Row your Boat!

Be Safe

OSHC Team