{"id":4836,"date":"2022-05-06T11:46:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T01:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/?page_id=4836"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T00:22:10","slug":"darlington-vacation-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/vacation-care\/darlington-vacation-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Darlington Activity Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Darlington Vacation Care<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Enrolments will open Monday 31st August!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>No Cancellations of any Bookings will be accepted after close of business on Friday 18th September 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Excursions and Incursion Days incur an additional charge, please see each day&#8217;s description for any additional charges on specific days.<\/li>\n<li>Please see our Fees Page for a complete list of all our Fees and Charges for Vacation care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/fees\/\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fees and Charges for Vacation care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/fees\/\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none; text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spring Vacation Care Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAC-Calendar.pdf\">DAC Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Click on each day to see all the details of the exciting things we have happening each day these school holidays.<br \/>\n<\/span>Join us for our last 3 days of care!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>VACATION CARE WEEK ONE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id1.1','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id1.1\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Monday 28th September 2026 - In House Day - Animal Day\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id1.1\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate animal craft<\/li>\n<li>Paper animal Squishies<\/li>\n<li>Capybara Tresure Hunt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\">$75.00 (School age)<br \/>\n$88.00 (Pre-School)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id1.2','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id1.2\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Tuesday 29th September 2026 - In House Day - Number Day\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id1.2\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number based Games and activities<\/li>\n<li>Complex Dot-to-dots<\/li>\n<li>Yahtzee<\/li>\n<li>Rummy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\">$75.00 (School age)<br \/>\n$88.00 (Pre-School)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id1.3','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id1.3\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Wednesday 30th September 2026 - In House Day - Art Day\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id1.3\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Painting on Canvas<\/li>\n<li>Foam Painting<\/li>\n<li>Still Life Drawing<\/li>\n<li>Making Fairy Bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69385859 BCX8\">$75.00 (School age)<br \/>\n$88.00 (Pre-School)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Thank you for being part of Our DAC Family.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Important Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id2','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id2\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> How to Make a booking\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id2\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the enrolment form is complete, the service coordinator will confirm your start date with you.<\/li>\n<li>You can then download the OWNA Parent app.<br \/>\n<h1>Used us before<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>PLEASE DO NOT register a new account.<\/li>\n<li>Use the casual calendar in the OWNA app to make a booking for vacation care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>New to our Organisation<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the below link to see how to enrol in to the organisation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/how-to-enrol\/\">How to Enrol \u2013 Activity Centres Inc<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>PLEASE NOTE: Not supplying all the mandatory information will slow down your enrolment process and push back your start date.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id3','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id3\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Billing and Cancellations \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id3\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily Fees and charges for Vacation Care can be found\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/fees\/\">here<\/a>.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-90,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,284],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">There is an additional charge applied for any incursions and excursions &#8211; these are outlined above in the Holiday Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fees will apply to all bookings, unless you have cancelled\u202fyour\u202fbooking in writing by the cut-off <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">date for the holiday period. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fNo\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cancellations will be accepted after this date.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fee-Policy-2018.pdf\">Fee Policy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id4','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id4\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Child Care Subsidy (CCS) \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id4\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have not used the service in 14 weeks your CCS will automatically drop off and will show up as\u202f\u2018Ceased\u2019.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure that you receive CCS for Vacation Care,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fyou\u202fneed to\u202fconfirm your enrolment with CCS.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To confirm\u202fyour\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CCS<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you need to go on your\u202fMy Gov account and go to your tasks and confirm your booking at Activity Centres.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-90,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,284],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is your responsibility to ensure you confirm your bookings, without completing this step you will pay full fees for the vacation care period.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-90,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,284],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Logging into My\u202fGov\u202fto confirm CCS enrolment.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centrelink have their own weeks\u202f(that apply to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their CCS fortnights<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), these do not always match our week one and two of vacation care, so this can be confusing when you go into confirm.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-90,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,284],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CCS fortnights are sometimes different to Vacation Care Weeks,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lease\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> just \u201cdispute\u201d the booking as this can take some time to rectify.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As per Centrelink guidelines, there may be some days during this vacation care period where you will be charged full fees, due to you capping out your approved hours in the CCS fortnight.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-90,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,284],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id5','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id5\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Arrival, Departures and Absences \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id5\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An authorised person must sign children into care and out of care each day.\u00a0\u00a0 The service cannot be held liable for any child not signed in care. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:313}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children must be collected before 6:30pm.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a child is to be absent, parents\/ guardians must contact the service before 8:30am and inform Educators of my child\u2019s absence. You will be charged for absent days.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:313}\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/Delivery-Collection-of-Children-Policy-.doc\">Delivery &amp; Collection of Children Policy<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id6','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id6\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> What to Pack\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id6\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Hat \u2013 No Visors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closed in sturdy shoes, sturdy sandals with back straps (no thongs).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children must be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All t-shirts\/tops dresses must cover shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No singlet tops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packed healthy recess and lunch \u2013 please include an ice brick to keep lunch fresh and refillable drink bottle.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please ensure you pack enough food to last the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideas for packing a healthy lunch can be found at:<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/healthylunchbox.com.au\/\">Healthy Lunch Box | Cancer Council NSW<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/healthy-lunch-box-ideas-6050#c-49005\">Easy And Healthy Lunch Box Ideas For School | Best Recipes For Packed Lunches &#8211; Food.com<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/heas.health.vic.gov.au\/schools\/healthy-lunchboxes\">Healthy lunchboxes | Healthy Eating Advisory Service<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au\/\">Lunchbox Nutrition | Healthy Lunch Box Week<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">In summer Months: A change of clothing, a towel, sun shirt or t-shirt (for covering their shoulders while engaging in water play), as well as shoes that can get wet (no thongs), costume, hat and sunscreen.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:454,&quot;335559991&quot;:218}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please Note:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We would prefer you leave toys and personal items at home.\u00a0 The service takes no responsibility for items that are lost, broken or stolen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please ensure that all items are labeled with your child\u2019s name.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children are NOT to bring mobile phones or devices capable of making phone calls (e.g. smart watches) to the Service. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id7','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id7\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Medical Conditions, Asthma, Allergies and Additional Needs \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id7\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families must inform the service of any behavioural, medical or additional needs that a child may have to ensure the service is adequately staffed to cater for all children\u2019s needs at the Service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is the parent\/guardians responsibility to:<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 inform the service of any medical conditions your child may have<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 supply the service with medical management plans from a medical practitioner and all medications needed.<\/span>Note: This must be done at least 5 working days prior to the child&#8217;s 1st day of care to ensure the Educators have sufficient time to complete a Risk Minimaisation plan.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As per Regulation 90 and our Medical Conditions Policy, without the correct medications and paperwork children will be unable to attend the service.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/Medical-Conditions-Policy-2022.doc\">Medical Conditions Policy 2022<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As per Regulation 95, medication must be supplied in the original container. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medication cannot be administered if there is not a completed Medication Form or it is not in its original container.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/Medication-Administration-160822.doc\">Medication Administration 160822<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id8','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id8\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Wheeled Toys \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id8\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the holiday period we have nominated days that children will be permitted to bring their wheeled toys, such as bikes and scooters &#8211; see above.<\/p>\n<p>A detailed Risk Assessment (found above in program information) has been carried out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/policies\/\">Policy<\/a> developed.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Please Note<\/u><\/em><\/strong>: In wet weather bike and scooter day will not go ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEELED TOY RULES<\/strong> \u2013 Read these rules with your child prior to attendance:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>All children must follow directions of Educators and ride within the designated riding area.<\/li>\n<li>All children must have a helmet and closed in shoes. If children do not have a correctly fitted helmet or suitable shoes, they will not be allowed to ride. Knee, wrist and elbow pads are required if bringing skateboards, roller blades, roller-skates etc.<\/li>\n<li>Children will not be allowed to ride another child\u2019s Wheeled Toy, only owners permitted to ride.<\/li>\n<li>Children will not be able to do any tricks on their Wheeled Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Wheeled Toys must be walked into school grounds so that children playing are not injured.<\/li>\n<li>All Wheeled Toys must be taken home at the end of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Wheeled Toys need to be well-maintained, If staff deem any as unsafe, children will not be permitted to ride.<\/li>\n<li>Children must be able to ride wheeled toy competently and safely, it is not a learn to ride day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- Content Reveal v2.3.3 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('id9','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activitycentres.com.au\/wpsite\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_id9\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Electronic Games and Media \n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_id9\">');<\/script>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children can bring along their electronic gaming device to be played with during the allocated times only \u2013 when not being played children can lock games up and sign them into our register. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All devices must have internet, calling and messaging capabilities shut off prior to them being brought into the service.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If these features can&#8217;t be deactivated then children will not be able to play on then, we will lock them up in a secure location and hand back to the parent at the end of the day.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">We ask that no child bring phones or devices capable of making phone calls and messages, including smart watches &#8211; if families wish to contact their child while they are in care, you are welcome to do so via calling the service directly.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All gaming device cameras must be covered at all times.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0device per child is to be brought in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Games and Apps used need to be ra<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ted G or PG only.\u00a0 Educators will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0not allow children to play games they deem as inappropriate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Social Media applications and sites will not be able to be used while at the service.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please label all devices with names.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We WILL NOT charge game devices at the service \u2013 they must come fully charged.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children are only permitted to play their own device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anyone not following the rules will not be permitted to play.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We take no responsibility for lost or broken electronic devices.\u00a0 If you are concerned about this please leave them at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:247,&quot;335559991&quot;:283}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\">We ask parents ensure they discuss these rules with your child prior to allowing them to bring their devices to the service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>.<\/em> <script 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data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency drills are practiced randomly throughout the holidays.\u00a0 The evacuation plan is in place and located at the exit of each room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"17\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First aid kits are easily accessible and well stocked at all times.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"17\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At all times we will have educators on shift who hold a current first aid certificate, as well as asthma and anaphylaxis training. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"17\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunscreen is available at the service and will be applied by the children when required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:171,&quot;335559991&quot;:171}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0f0\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While at the service children may be photographed and appear in photo books, organisation videos, class dojo, social media or our 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