Bankstown Health Service Vacation Care Program is an employer sponsored service primarily for staff of Bankstown Health Service.

The Service provides care for school children aged 4-12 years and operates for 10 weeks of the year during school holiday periods. The aim of the Service is to provide a safe and caring environment that meets the recreational and developmental needs of the children as well as the needs of working parents.

LOCATION: Bankstown Senior College.
Located opposite Bankstown Hospital.
corner Eldridge and Antwerp St
Bankstown 2200

HOURS OF OPENING: 7.30am - 5.30pm or according to demand.

HOW TO BOOK: A booking form will be sent out 6 weeks prior to the start of the vacation period. To obtain a booking form contact Birralee Child Care Centre on Ph: 9722 7425 or email sandra.bremner@swsahs.nsw.gov.au.

You are required to fill in the booking form and send it back to Birralee Child Care Centre on fax: 97227427 by the date displayed on the top left hand corner of the form. Enrolment will be on a first in basis.

Once we receive your booking form, a confirmation letter will be sent to you detailing how much your fees will be for the holiday period and when they are due. Once we have confirmation of payment, you will be sent an enrolment package that will include an information sheet and enrolment form. All enrolment forms are required to be sent to Birralee Child Care Centre prior to commencement of the vacation care period.

FEES: Daily fee per child applies. Parents are able to claim Child Care Benefit Rebate.

Methods of Payment - Payment is to made through the Hospital Cashier using credit card, cheque or cash. You must send your receipt to Birralee Child Care Centre for confirmation of payment.

WHAT TO BRING: Your child/children will need to wear casual and comfortable clothes and shoes. Some activities may be outside playing sport, so we recommend bringing a pair of sneakers for these sessions, as sandals and other open shoes are not appropriate. A hat would also be appreciated as well as a jumper for the colder weather. The children will need to bring their own morning/afternoon tea and lunch, including a drink bottle as we are going to be needing lots of energy!

PROGRAM: The Bankstown Health Service Vacation Care Program aims to provide a stimulating age appropriate program that caters for the varying needs of children aged 4-12 years. Our program reflects everyday activities that children would normally undertake during school holiday periods. We encourage parents and children to be involved in the daily program to ensure that the cultural diversity of our community is reflected and the children's needs are being met.

STAFFING: A trained staff member is on the premises at all times. The staffing ratios are as follows:
1 adult : 10 children
1 adult : 7 children on excursions
1 adult : 5 children on excursions involving swimming

CONTACT DETAILS: During school vacation periods our telephone number is 0439-301-157 , at other times ( i.e. school terms ) our contact is Birralee Child Care Centre.
Ph: 9722 7425
Email: sandra.bremner@swshas.nsw.gov.au