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Anna Smitsman

Ready to join the fun?

We know workdays don’t always line up neatly with school hours — and that the juggle can be very real.
That’s where our Fun Clubs come in. Before and after school, we’re here to give your child the space to play, explore, unwind, and just be a child… while giving you a little breathing room in your day.
Whether you need a regular spot or just the occasional helping hand, getting started is simple.
First, enrol with your local Fun Club. Then, apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) through MyGov. Once your enrolment is confirmed, booking sessions is as easy as a few clicks on our app.
Just follow the steps below to secure a spot — and let the fun begin.
How to Enrol

Browse this page to find your nearest Fun Club and enquire by submitting a form. Prefer to speak with someone directly? Contact the Centre Director at the service for assistance.

Once the Director receives your enquiry form, organise a walk through   / meet and greet to tour the service.

Once you’ve met the Director, we will provide you with an enrolment pack which includes integrating you to:

  • Kangarootime – where you will complete your child’s enrolment form. This is also how you can make permanent/occasional care bookings
  • Kinderloop – how we communicate with you and share information about your child while with us
How to make a permanent booking

Permanent bookings ensure consistency for your family while also guaranteeing your child has a spot on that particular day, morning or afternoon.

Upon enrolment, or at any point through the year, speak with your director who ask you to fill in a booking request form. This is where you can specify which day/time you wish to book until further notice.

           

How to book occasional care (once your child is enrolled)

If your child already attends a Big Fat Smile Fun Club, you can easily book occasional care through the Kangarootime app.

  • Open Kangarootime Connect → AttendanceSchedule New Booking.
  • Select the required days on the calendar → View Availability.
  • Choose the available sessions → Review and confirm.
  • Need to cancel? Open the booking and cancel within the cancellation period; otherwise, mark your child as absent.

If your child does not yet attend a Big Fat Smile centre, you will need to register before booking occasional care. Please follow the steps to enrol first.

 

Jacaranda over the playground

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