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2020 Vision Survey PictureOccasional Child Care

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Occasional Childcare centres provide care for short periods of care for children aged six weeks to school age. Parents may use occasional childcare for appointments, shopping, study, casual work, or to have a break.

Centres must be licensed by the Department of Community Services and offer a developmentally appropriate program of activities. At least one staff member present must hold childcare qualifications. Parents are often involved in the running of the centre, and may choose to spend time caring for other children.

Child Care Access Hotline - 1800 670 305

The Child Care Access Hotline is open Monday to Friday between 8am and 9pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time on 1800 670 305. A Telephone Typewriter Service (TTY) is available on 1800 639 327 (only for people who are deaf or who have a hearing or speech impairment). A Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) is also available to assist callers from culturally diverse backgrounds.