Western Sydney Area Health Service Vacation Care offers staff employer sponsored childcare for school aged children during school holidays. It allows staff to work during the holiday periods at an affordable price therefore allowing them to take time off at other times of need. The program offers a balance of activities which children can choose to participate in, excursions are also programmed and there are some in house excursions too.

LOCATION: Coreen Special School
12 Hereward Hwy, Blacktown NSW

The Coreen School is situated only 5 minutes by foot away from Blacktown Hospital. It is parallel to the hospital. Just walk through Kempsey Street and you are at the Coreen School. By car you could go the same way or if you are coming from Blacktown Road turn left into Hereward Hwy then the school is on your right. If you are coming from Bungarribee Road turn right into Hereward Hwy follow the road down and its on your left.

HOURS OF OPENING: Hours of operation are between 6.30am and 6.00pm.

HOW TO BOOK: An enrolment form will be posted out. If you wish to be included on our mailing list contact Trish Taylor on Ph: (02) 9845 7132. You are required to fill out the enrolment form and fax it back to Trish Taylor the Vacation Care Admin Coordinator on Fax: (02) 9845 5813.

Once we receive your enrolment form it will be processed by the Coordinator and you will be sent an Invoice. Fees then need to be paid to the Hospital cashier by the due date on the Invoice. You can pay by cash, credit, EFTPOS or cheque. You will then need to supply a copy of the receipt to Trish Taylor the Vacation Care Admin Coordinator in order to confirm your enrolment.

If there is no evidence of payment or the Coordinator has not been informed of payment difficulties the position will be cancelled and given to the next child on the waiting list.

FEES: Daily fee per child applies. Our Vacation Care Service is approved for Child Care Benefit Rebate, therefore, our daily fee is reduced according to the eligible percentage for each family as assessed by the Family Assistance Office.

Methods of Payment - You can pay by cash, credit, EFTPOS or cheque at the Hospital cashier office, or you can post a cheque to Trish Taylor.

WHAT TO BRING: Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, a sun hat, a change of clothes and a jumper in case of cold weather.

PROGRAM: We have continuous activities running. Some of these include: cooking, art & craft creations, various competitions, organised group games, talent quests and loads more… Some of the highlights of the program are excursions. We visit places like, the movies, bowling, Putt Putt golf, Xerts space station or IMAX theatre for the double digits (10-12 year olds). In house excursions could include magic shows, multicultural experiences, dancing, etc. We also provide wind down areas for reading and relaxing.

STAFFING: A trained staff member is on the premises at all times. The staffing ratios are as follows:
1 staff member : 10 children
1 staff member : 8 children (excursions)

CONTACT DETAILS: Trish Taylor
Ph: 9845 7132
Fax: 9845 5813
Email: trish_taylor@wsahs.nsw.gov.au