SCHOOLS and councils in the Dubbo electorate are encouraged to apply for NSW government funding to increase the size of existing out-of-school-hours care services or create new services, according to Member for Dubbo Troy Grant.
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Mr Grant said the NSW government understands working parents need flexibility and accessibility to differing childcare services which is why the grant program has been expanded.
"From today, applications will be accepted from schools for new services, schools wanting to expand existing Out of School Hours Care services and local councils in partnership with schools," Mr Grant said.
"This will open up more places for our kids and enable our local school communities to better meet this growing demand."
Grants of up to $30,000 are available to help with the cost of establishing or extending existing OSHC services.
The grants can be used for fit-outs, tendering or equipment costs by schools with new or existing OSHC services.
Minister for Early Childhood Education Leslie Williams said the NSW Government recognises that families need early childhood education care options.
"We are delivering on an election commitment to increase the number of before and after school care places available for parents," she said.
For criteria and applications visit: https://beforeandafterschool care.smartygrants.com.au/.
