Gowrie NSW Drummoyne
Vacation Care




A lifesaver for parents!
Gowrie NSW's Vacation Care program is a lifesaver for parents seeking quality and engaging care during the school holidays.
We understand that balancing work and family during breaks can be challenging. That's why our program is designed to offer your child a safe, enriching environment where they can explore a diverse range of activities, from hands-on crafts and interactive workshops to outdoor excursions.
With our dedicated, experienced staff, you can be confident that your child is not only well looked after but also having a fantastic time making memories and learning new skills. It's a win-win: peace of mind for you and a fulfilling holiday experience for your child.
Learn more about the ChildCare Subsidy and what you may be entitled to here.







Great before & after school care and always an amazing vacation care program. My kids never want to leave and the team is awesome in finding ways to engage my kids different interests. Definitely recommend!!
Drummoyne, Sydney
FAQs
The daily program at Gowrie NSW Drummoyne is an action-packed schedule of hands-on creativity, exploration, investigation, and fun! From art & drama to science and sports, music, environmental projects and more.
Our program is built on positive interactions, enriching experiences, and provides a safe, happy and empowering environment. It is guided by ‘My Time, Our Place’, the National Curriculum Framework for School Age Care in Australia and revised each school holiday period - built on children’s interests, their input and developmental age. The program includes a mix of incursions, excursions and in-house activities.
Vacation care encourages face to face group activities, like sports and team games. Interacting with other children means that they will develop skills in:
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy skills
- Confidence and resilience
Gowrie NSW Vacation Care programs are delivered by a team of professional educators and support staff, dedicated to providing a high quality fun and engaging program in a nurturing, stimulating and supportive environment.
Our qualified Vacation Care educators:
- Encourage children’s curiosity, exploration and problem solving
- Value and respect children’s ideas and questions
- Support children to build positive relationships with others
- Respect the individuality of all children
Your children don’t need to be students of the school to register for the Gowrie NSW - Drummoyne Vacation Care Programme.
The following will be provided:
- Sunscreen
The daily activities on offer may change due to NSW Health Advice and Restrictions. The program activities, incursions, and excursions may change subject to weather or other events outside of Gowrie NSW Control. Families will be notified by the program to be informed of any updates or changes to the program at the earliest possible time should there be a change to the program.
The daily fee for Vacation Care is $65.00 Please note additional fees will be charged for excursions and incursions.
$65 per day + $5 additional for pre-kindergarten children
Learn more about the ChildCare Subsidy and what you may be entitled to here.
- All booked vacation care sessions must be paid for in advance.
- If bookings for the first week of vacation care is requested between Wednesday 13th December 2023 and Monday 20th December 2023, a $10 per child late booking fee will be charged. Any bookings then made within the vacation care period will not incur this charge.
- Cancellation of any Vacation Care Sessions requires 7 days written notice. In the absence of required cancellation notice, the regular session fees for the day will be charged and is non-refundable.
- A failure to notify fee of $5 is charged to family’s accounts who do not inform the Program Manager that their child will not attend a booked session of care, OR if they arrive late to a booked excursion session.
- Children must be at the Centre before the scheduled bus departure time on excursion days
- Programs, incursions and excursions may change to accommodate adverse weather conditions or due to unforeseen circumstances. Parents will be advised of any changes

Meet our Centre Director
Rekkha Moda
Hi, I am Rekkha, OSHC Program manager with 18 years of experience in the sector. I am a dedicated, versatile, and self- motivated professional who is committed to continuous improvement. . I strongly believe in empowering and working with each team member’s individual strengths and building upon abilities and goals through assisted leadership to provide an excellent service to children and families.
I have a profound love for facilitating an environment where children can challenge themselves, socialise with peers, learn through play and experimentation, and have an emotional intelligence skill set that will guide them through life.