OSCAR for families
If you are looking for a fun, safe place for your children to go before school, after school, or during the school holidays, ask us about OSCAR.
OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) programmes offer a supervised, learning environment where your children can socialise, play, and enjoy a range of recreational activities.
OSCAR programmes that have Child, Youth and Family approval meet certain safety and quality standards.
If you choose a programme that has Child, Youth and Family approval, you might be able to get the OSCAR Subsidy to help with your costs.
To get the OSCAR Subsidy your income needs to be under a certain limit:
| If you have... | And your family's weekly income before tax is less than: | The subsidy per child per hour is up to: |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | $1,274 | $3.70 |
| 1 Child | $1,380 | $2.57 |
| 1 Child | $1,486 | $1.43 |
| 2 Children | $1,465 | $3.70 |
| 2 Children | $1,581 | $2.57 |
| 2 Children | $1,698 | $1.43 |
| 3 + Children | $1,634 | $3.70 |
| 3 + Children | $1,772 | $2.57 |
| 3 + Children | $1,910 | $1.43 |
| Rates current at 1 April 2010 |
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More information
For more information about OSCAR programmes in your area visit www.oscar.org.nz
Or, if you would like to know more about the OSCAR Subsidy, call Working for Families on 0800 774 004 or visit www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz