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How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
How to Decide if After School Care is Right for You
Creative After-School Activities Kids Love And How They Build Skills
Holiday Care Programs: A Parent’s Guide to School Holiday Adventures
Let’s make cute and cool animal portraits!
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are by Kerry Evitts
Mindfulness and Movement: A Great Start to the School Year
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Helping Your Child Feel Like They Belong at School Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That uneasy feeling of standing alone in the playground or walking through the school gate, hoping today will be easier
How to Decide if After School Care is Right for You
For many families, the time between the school bell and the end of the workday can be a juggling act. That’s where after school care comes in. It offers parents the chance to have their children looked after in a safe, engaging space to wind down, have fun and continue
Before and After School Care: How It Supports Learning, Wellbeing and Family Routines
Modern family life can be busy and demanding when you have school-aged children, with routines, responsibilities and activities quickly filling the day. For Australian families, Before and After School Care plays a key role in making those daily routines work. But it’s much more than just convenience. Quality before and
Creative After-School Activities Kids Love And How They Build Skills
After School Activities That Spark Creativity, Confidence and Curiosity When the school day ends, children still have so much energy, imagination and curiosity left to explore. That’s why after school activities that focus on creativity, hands-on learning and play can have such a positive overall impact. It can help children
Holiday Care Programs: A Parent’s Guide to School Holiday Adventures
School Holiday Programs: Holiday Care Programs With Rocketeers by Camp Australia When school’s out, children are ready for something different and exciting. That’s where holiday care programs come in. Camp Australia’s Rocketeers school holiday programs offer a full-day mix of adventure, creativity and connection, giving children new things to try
Let’s make cute and cool animal portraits!
Want to bring a burst of colour and creativity into your day? With just some cardboard, an empty egg carton, and a few paints, you can create funky animal portraits that are full of personality. These portraits are fun to design, easy to make, and a playful way to let
When Life Feels Like Leg Day: Coaching kids through the stretch by Michelle Mitchell
Resilience isn’t just about what children do in the difficult times. Like physical strength, mental strength is built during training, not during competition. The way our kids handle life’s small knocks shapes how they’ll respond when the big ones hit. Each challenge, frustration, or disappointment is a mini workout for
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are by Kerry Evitts
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are Belonging is one of the most important feelings we experience. You’ve all experienced it: you walk into a room where people warmly welcome you, It’s that warm, safe sense of being accepted, valued, and connected, whether it’s with family, friends, school or community.
Giving children a voice: How Camp Australia champions empowerment and participation
What does it take to create a space where every child feels safe, valued, and heard? At Camp Australia, it starts with giving children real opportunities to lead, contribute, and shape their OSHC experience. Empowerment in action Our approach reflects the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian’s Empowerment and Participation guide, which highlights
Mindfulness and Movement: A Great Start to the School Year
Why Mindfulness and Movement Are a Great Start to the School Year When children return to school, there’s a change in routine, and a shift in energy. That’s why children benefit from anything that helps them feel grounded. Movement and mindfulness can help, as this introduces structure to their day.
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Helping Your Child Feel Like They Belong at School Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That uneasy feeling of standing alone in the playground or walking through the school gate, hoping today will be easier than yesterday…many of us can still remember it. As parents, we want to do everything we can to prevent that same experience for our children. We want to see them smiling with friends, feeling accepted, and confident in themselves. We want our children to have a strong sense of belonging at school. So, how can we support school connectedness and
How to Decide if After School Care is Right for You
For many families, the time between the school bell and the end of the workday can be a juggling act. That’s where after school care comes in. It offers parents the chance to have their children looked after in a safe, engaging space to wind down, have fun and continue learning. At Camp Australia, our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs are designed to support families and encourage exploration and interest for children attending. Whether you’re new to OSHC or exploring your options, here’s what to expect, and why so many families trust us with their outside of school needs. What is After School Care? After school care gives primary
Before and After School Care: How It Supports Learning, Wellbeing and Family Routines
Modern family life can be busy and demanding when you have school-aged children, with routines, responsibilities and activities quickly filling the day. For Australian families, Before and After School Care plays a key role in making those daily routines work. But it’s much more than just convenience. Quality before and after school care supports children’s learning, encourages wellbeing, and gives families peace of mind knowing their children are in trusted, supportive care. Let’s look at what before and after school care is, how it helps with homework and learning, nurtures social and emotional development, and how you can get started. What Is Before and After School Care? Definition, Eligibility and
Creative After-School Activities Kids Love And How They Build Skills
After School Activities That Spark Creativity, Confidence and Curiosity When the school day ends, children still have so much energy, imagination and curiosity left to explore. That’s why after school activities that focus on creativity, hands-on learning and play can have such a positive overall impact. It can help children wind down, build confidence, and discover activities they enjoy most. Ranging from art and drama to science and storytelling, these experiences are fun, while supporting real learning and personal growth. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of creative activities for kids after school, and how they can be tailored to suit different age groups and interests. Why After School
Holiday Care Programs: A Parent’s Guide to School Holiday Adventures
School Holiday Programs: Holiday Care Programs With Rocketeers by Camp Australia When school’s out, children are ready for something different and exciting. That’s where holiday care programs come in. Camp Australia’s Rocketeers school holiday programs offer a full-day mix of adventure, creativity and connection, giving children new things to try every single day. From thrilling excursions and creative incursions to chill-out time and games with friends, holiday care in Australia through Rocketeers is a place for fun, learning and independence, all in a safe and welcoming environment. Best of all, your child can enrol into a Rocketeers Camp Australia holiday program even if they don’t attend the school during school
Let’s make cute and cool animal portraits!
Want to bring a burst of colour and creativity into your day? With just some cardboard, an empty egg carton, and a few paints, you can create funky animal portraits that are full of personality. These portraits are fun to design, easy to make, and a playful way to let your imagination run wild – every one is a little masterpiece that will brighten up any space. What You’ll Need Cardboard (for the backing board) Empty egg carton Scissors Pencil or pen Paints or colored markers PVA glue Black pen or fine-tip marker Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Prepare your backing board Start by cutting your cardboard into a square. This
When Life Feels Like Leg Day: Coaching kids through the stretch by Michelle Mitchell
Resilience isn’t just about what children do in the difficult times. Like physical strength, mental strength is built during training, not during competition. The way our kids handle life’s small knocks shapes how they’ll respond when the big ones hit. Each challenge, frustration, or disappointment is a mini workout for their emotional muscles and every one of those workouts matters. I often explain it like this. Imagine your young person’s life as one long gym session and your role as the personal trainer. Every day, they’re doing life’s squats. We all know what happens when those squats start to burn. Our tweens and teens might want to quit, saying, “I can’t
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are by Kerry Evitts
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are Belonging is one of the most important feelings we experience. You’ve all experienced it: you walk into a room where people warmly welcome you, It’s that warm, safe sense of being accepted, valued, and connected, whether it’s with family, friends, school or community. For children, especially, feeling like they belong helps build confidence and resilience. It shapes their sense of identity and gives them the courage to explore the world. The good news? Belonging isn’t something that “just happens.” We can all help create it every day in small, meaningful ways. Creating Belonging in Everyday Life So, how can we make sure children
Giving children a voice: How Camp Australia champions empowerment and participation
What does it take to create a space where every child feels safe, valued, and heard? At Camp Australia, it starts with giving children real opportunities to lead, contribute, and shape their OSHC experience. Empowerment in action Our approach reflects the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian’s Empowerment and Participation guide, which highlights the importance of child voice and agency. We embed these principles through our Leadership Program, where children take on roles such as Music Leader, STEM Leader or Environmental Leader. These roles promote confidence, teamwork and responsibility through meaningful participation. “The OSHC Leadership Program has been incredible for our students, giving them a chance to shape activities and support younger peers while developing essential leadership skills.”
Mindfulness and Movement: A Great Start to the School Year
Why Mindfulness and Movement Are a Great Start to the School Year When children return to school, there’s a change in routine, and a shift in energy. That’s why children benefit from anything that helps them feel grounded. Movement and mindfulness can help, as this introduces structure to their day. Plus they’re easy to introduce in short, familiar bursts across the day. Building Focus Through Simple Activities Not every moment has to be still for it to be mindful. There’s value in small things like closing eyes for a few breaths or noticing sounds around the room. Some children enjoy listening to what they can hear outside a window. Others
This World Play Day; We’re Doing Something We’ve Never Done Before
This Wednesday, when the school bell rings, something a little different is happening at Camp Australia After School Care services across the country. Children will
Around the World Art Adventures – Creating, Connecting and Celebrating Together
There is something truly magical about exploring the world even without leaving the room. As an artist I often say that creativity is our passport.
Navigating a New School Year: Supporting Both Kids and Parents through change
As the holidays come to an end and school bags come back out of hiding, families everywhere prepare for a brand-new school year. There’s excitement,
Back to school 2026: What child safety reform looks like in practice
Back to school 2026: What child safety reform looks like in practice As schools return for a new year, conversations about child safety and quality are
Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
It’s almost here. Summer fun and holidays are winding down, and the reality of heading back to school is kicking in fast for families. For
How to establish a great drop-off routine when starting before school care
Starting before school care is a big step, for children and parents. The right drop-off routine helps children feel safe, confident and ready to start
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Helping Your Child Feel Like They Belong at School Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That uneasy feeling of standing alone in the playground or
How to Decide if After School Care is Right for You
For many families, the time between the school bell and the end of the workday can be a juggling act. That’s where after school care comes in. It offers parents the chance to have their children looked after in a
Before and After School Care: How It Supports Learning, Wellbeing and Family Routines
Modern family life can be busy and demanding when you have school-aged children, with routines, responsibilities and activities quickly filling the day. For Australian families, Before and After School Care plays a key role in making those daily routines work.
Creative After-School Activities Kids Love And How They Build Skills
After School Activities That Spark Creativity, Confidence and Curiosity When the school day ends, children still have so much energy, imagination and curiosity left to explore. That’s why after school activities that focus on creativity, hands-on learning and play can
Holiday Care Programs: A Parent’s Guide to School Holiday Adventures
School Holiday Programs: Holiday Care Programs With Rocketeers by Camp Australia When school’s out, children are ready for something different and exciting. That’s where holiday care programs come in. Camp Australia’s Rocketeers school holiday programs offer a full-day mix of
Let’s make cute and cool animal portraits!
Want to bring a burst of colour and creativity into your day? With just some cardboard, an empty egg carton, and a few paints, you can create funky animal portraits that are full of personality. These portraits are fun to
When Life Feels Like Leg Day: Coaching kids through the stretch by Michelle Mitchell
Resilience isn’t just about what children do in the difficult times. Like physical strength, mental strength is built during training, not during competition. The way our kids handle life’s small knocks shapes how they’ll respond when the big ones hit.
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are by Kerry Evitts
Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are Belonging is one of the most important feelings we experience. You’ve all experienced it: you walk into a room where people warmly welcome you, It’s that warm, safe sense of being accepted, valued,
Giving children a voice: How Camp Australia champions empowerment and participation
What does it take to create a space where every child feels safe, valued, and heard? At Camp Australia, it starts with giving children real opportunities to lead, contribute, and shape their OSHC experience. Empowerment in action Our approach reflects the
Mindfulness and Movement: A Great Start to the School Year
Why Mindfulness and Movement Are a Great Start to the School Year When children return to school, there’s a change in routine, and a shift in energy. That’s why children benefit from anything that helps them feel grounded. Movement and