Bankstown Occasional Care
Health Care in Bankstown

Bankstown Occasional Care has been proudly part of the community since 1988, and is run by Allevia, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to make life easier by working alongside people and families. For more information about the centre or to enquire about an enrolment please contact the centre by phone, email or via the website, which contains all enrolment forms and the Bankstown Occasional Care Family Handbook with all our policy information. Visits to the centre to assist your child get used to the environment with you and ease their entry to child care with short bookings to start with are encouraged. This is to ensure that the staff have enough time to give you all the information you need; give you a tour of the centre and get to know how we can best support you and your family. Getting started at the centre Enrolments are taken by appointment only and can be arranged by phoning or emailing the centre. Each type of booking comes with its own guidelines and fee payments, and all families are encouraged to discuss their care needs with the Authorised Supervisor to ensure the right booking type is provided for you and your family. - Casual and occasional bookings options, that can be taken up to 4 weeks in advance but can be made on the day of care subject to availability. These are: - Permanent and regular booking options in half or full day sessions that are booked in advance for a guaranteed period of time. Bankstown Occasional Care has: - A new purpose built centre - Bi-lingual staff - Above regulation high staff to child ratios - Home like, high quality environment & facilities - Specialised staff in children’s education and care; disability and medical needs - Extensive experience in catering for individual needs - Partnerships with local community organisations - Access to additional support, funding and equipment for those families in need - A large range of flexible child care bookings options - Discounted fees options for families and regular users of the service - Family grouping Child Care Bookings Bankstown Occasional Care offers a range of flexible booking options to meet the needs of the local community. We are open 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks a year (closing for 4 weeks during Christmas and January period). We cater for children & infants aged 6 weeks to 8 years. Bankstown Occasional Care moved to our new centre in 2012 where it is conveniently located in the Bankstown Women’s and Children’s Health Centre, alongside the Child and Family Information Hub, Immunisation Clinic and below the Women’s Health Centre. (more).