News & guides
CCS explainers, program news and practical guides for Amana families.
4 March 2026
From 27 February 2026, new mandatory child safety training applies across all OSHC services — here's what it means for your family.
Since 5 January 2026, CCS-eligible families are guaranteed three subsidised days a week. Here's what the 3-Day Guarantee means for you.
18 March 2025
Why good nutrition matters for growing kids, and how we fuel active, focused afternoons at Amana OSHC.
2 December 2024
A quick tour of what makes Amana OSHC different — the program, the ratios, and the values behind every session.
15 November 2024
Three simple, low-pressure ways to reinforce your child's learning at home after the school day.
A short introduction to Amana OSHC — who we are, what a session looks like, and the care behind Beyond The Bell.
24 September 2024
A plain-English walkthrough of Child Care Subsidy eligibility, how much you can get, and exactly how to apply through myGov.
16 March 2024
How we turn cooking into playful, hands-on learning at Amana OSHC — plus simple ways to bring it home.
Practical, calm advice for keeping your child safe online without shutting the digital world out.
A parent's guide to starting Term 1 with confidence — routines, prep and settling-in tips that actually help.
What the Child Care Subsidy is, who qualifies, and how it lowers what Amana families actually pay.
