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Council transfer of school-age care services a success


Redland City Council has successfully transferred operation of school-age care services to several community-based not-for-profit organisations. Mayor of Redland City Karen Williams said the transfer of its school-age care services following a Queensland Government tender process and negotiation with the Catholic and independent schools sectors was a win-win situation for Council and the Redlands community. “Five highly experienced  Continue reading…

School-age care


Council would like to clear up misconceptions that may result from a report in the Bayside Bulletin (Tuesday 16 October 2012) relating to the transition out of school-age care. Council is not “axing” school-age care. It is transitioning out of school-age care to allow other specialist providers – who can deliver the services more efficiently  Continue reading…

No disruption to services as Council transitions out of school-age care


Redland City Council will transition out of school-age care to allow specialist providers to deliver the service flexibly and more efficiently. There will be no disruption to services at the 19 schools that currently have council-operated school-age care. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council was moving out of school-age care provision as the market  Continue reading…