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Barooga
Host School

17-21 Hughes Street, Barooga, NSW, 3644

Current Assessment and Rating

Meeting Standard

Contact Info

Email – barooga@thriveoshc.com.au

Phone – 0448 743 644

Session Times

  • Before School Care: Monday to Friday 7.00am to 9.00am
  • After School Care: Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm
  • Vacation Care: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5:30pm

Thrive OSHC operates in Barooga for before and after school care and vacation care, welcoming children from our host school as well as the other schools in the area.

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What Little Smiles Say!

OSHC is a safe place to belong, have fun and to play.

We make new friends and play with our friends.

I like coming here to do fun stuff, stuff we don’t have at home and stuff our parents don’t let us do at home.

We get to make anything we like and can play with all our favourite toys.

Playing outside on the equipment with friends is great.

I like going to new places in vacation care.

The educators are fun to play with and help us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thrive OSHC provides high-quality care through:

  • Before School Care
  • After School Care
  • Vacation Care Programs

Each service is designed to support working families by providing safe, engaging environments for children outside standard school hours.

Enrolments can be completed online via the My Family Lounge portal accessible through the Thrive OSHC website. Once registered, you can manage bookings, view statements, and update personal details.

Yes, Thrive OSHC provides nutritious morning and/or afternoon tea depending on the session. For full-day Vacation Care programs, families may need to pack lunch unless otherwise advised by the service.

Yes, Thrive OSHC is CCS approved. Families may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, which reduces out-of-pocket fees. You’ll need to register through Centrelink and link your MyGov account before starting care.

For general inquiries, please email us at info@thriveoshc.com.au. For location-specific questions, contact details are available on each location’s page on our website.​

Operating hours vary by location and are typically:

  • Before School Care: From 7:00 AM until school starts
  • After School Care: From school finish until 6:00 PM
  • Vacation Care: Full-day care during school holidays

Please refer to your specific centre’s page for exact times.

Yes. Thrive offers both:

  • Permanent bookings for consistent, recurring care.
  • Casual bookings based on availability, which can be requested via the online portal.

Programs are designed to be fun, inclusive, and educational, including:

  • Arts & crafts
  • Physical activity and outdoor play
  • Cooking experiences
  • STEM and creative thinking challenges
  • Cultural and community-focused activities

Each centre tailors its program to suit the interests and needs of the children.

Children should bring:

  • A hat (for outdoor play)
  • Water bottle
  • Lunch for Vacation Care days (if not provided)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Please label all personal items with your child’s name.

Service located in the school library.