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Celebrating 30 Years of OSHC – The Big Art Comp and Imagining the Future

Celebrating Principal's Day | Your OSHC | Camp Australia

Let us Celebrate When it comes to milestones this one is certainly worth celebrating! 30 years of OSHC at Camp Australia, I know that’s huge right! Three decades of service, where learning, growth, and fun have been at the heart of everything they do. Envisioning the future and sparking creativity As we look ahead to the […]

How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity

How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity

The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Whether they’re building with blocks, dressing up in costumes, or running […]

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024

Reading is Magic | Book Week | Your OSHC

This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognise and embrace the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Our award-winning CARE Program is tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within our communities and ensure every child feels a sense of belonging in our services. A […]

2023 Family NPS Survey Results

Christmas: Rejoice, Reduce, Recycle! ‘This season of gift-giving and festivities as we approach the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right Christmas in the corner.  Continuing from our recent Rubbish Robots in Your OSHC, we encourage children to develop a deeper bond with the world around them and make environmentally conscious choices fun activities […]

Sustainable Christmas Craft Ideas

Christmas: Rejoice, Reduce, Recycle! ‘This season of gift-giving and festivities as we approach the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right Christmas in the corner.  Continuing from our recent Rubbish Robots in Your OSHC, we encourage children to develop a deeper bond with the world around them and make environmentally conscious choices fun activities […]

10 Ways to Introduce Children to Recycling and Sustainability

How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity

Talking with children about recycling and sustainability and encouraging them to get involved in eco-friendly practices should be as fun as it is important! Here are 10 ways to get children involved and passionate about recycling and sustainability to education across National Recycling Week. Teaching children about recycling and the importance of sustainable practices is […]

Valentine’s Day: Let’s Get Crafty

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to show someone you love and care for than by giving the gift of something handmade? Here are some great crafty ideas from Your OSHC to get the kids involved and having fun!  A bouquet of flowers that don’t dry up with […]

OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care

What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care. An OSHC service provides education and care for primary school-age children (generally 5 to 12 years) outside school hours and during holidays. At Camp Australia, we cover Before School Care (BSC), After School Care (ASC) and Vacation Care (Rocketeers). What’s good about Your OSHC? [Your […]

How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School

Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That dreaded feeling when you walked into the school gate hoping that the day will be better than the day before. As a parent, you want your child to fit in. You want them […]

Helping Children to Maintain Friendships

A parent’s wish is for their child to make new friends and be happy. Throughout each year in primary school, this wish does not change. There is one simple reason for this. The basis of happiness at school comes down to friendships. The ability to maintain strong friendships can affect a child’s happiness and if […]