Boost for Vacation Care services

As the Autumn school holidays get underway, more than 60 Vacation Care services across NSW are receiving up to $30,000 each to help them provide quality programs and better access for vulnerable students.
 
The NSW Government’s $2 million Vacation Care Grants Program has awarded 61 services between $2,000 and $30,000 to assist in delivering quality vacation care programs and increased flexibility for parents during the holiday.

Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said that the projects funded will provide students with affordable and exciting holiday activities.
 
“Through this funding kids will get the chance to take part in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) modules, team sports, outdoor films using inflatable screens, and song writing and music recording workshops during the holidays.
 
“The program is also supporting vulnerable children to access vacation care activities that cater for their specific needs, such as sensory tents and calming tools for children with special needs, subsidised excursions for children from low-income families, family open days for isolated students, and specific training for vacation care staff to deliver specialist programs.
 
“The Vacation Care Grants Program is an important initiative that is making sure local school communities have access to high quality, inclusive vacation care.”