Dubbo parents can have their say on the NSW government's Before and After School Care plan by visiting www.service.nsw.gov.au/basc.
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The government will spend $120 million to make before and after school care available to children at all public primary schools by 2021.
Applications have opened at beforeandafterschoolcare.smartygrants.com.au/round1 for funding for facilities and equipment for new or expanding services.
"I am thrilled we are getting on with the job of delivering this important initiative, because we know how crucial it is for families to have access to affordable, convenient and flexible childcare services," Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said.
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"As a result of the website, we will know where the areas of greatest demand are, and where the government needs to focus on to ensure communities that need before and after school care the most are looked after first."
The government's $120 million investment in before and after school care includes $50 million for new equipment and facilities, $40 million for rental subsidies to reduce costs to parents and $20 million to help schools where a standalone service may not be viable.
"We will work closely with our schools, parents and citizens associations, principals and parents, as well as the before and after school care sector, to develop flexible and creative solutions that offer parents support and choice," Ms Mitchell said.