Tasmania Resident Handbook (Feb 2024 Version)

Childcare If you are looking into what childcare options are available near you visit www.startingblocks.gov.au . You can search for childcare in your local area, learn more about childcare quality ratings and get tips on what to look for when getting started. Some other types of care, like occasional care or in-home care can be found online at www.careforkids. com.au/child-care/tas. Depending on where you live in Tasmania, childcare options might vary, and places can have long waiting periods. Services encourage you to plan ahead, keep in touch and leave your contact details so they can let you know when there are vacancies.

Children & education

Child and Family Learning Centres The first five years of children’s lives are vital to their learning and development. Child and Family Learning Centres support families and carers with children from pregnancy to age five, with a range of free services. You can join in on fun at play time, access a range of health services, meet new people and receive help to support your child to thrive. Centres offer safe outdoor and indoor play spaces and opportunities to build connections within your local community. Find more information about your local Centre by calling 1800 816 057 .

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