OSHC provider confirmed for Naracoorte
Education minister Blair Boyer

After months of uncertainty, Naracoorte parents have finally received some long-awaited good news, with an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider confirmed for the town. Education minister Blair Boyer has confirmed to The News that Our Patch will become the new OSHC service provider at Naracoorte Primary School, with operations expected to commence from 19 January 2026. The confirmation brings relief to families who have faced limited childcare options, particularly during school holidays and outside standard school hours. Mr Boyer said the announcement was personally significant, acknowledging the critical role OSHC played for working families. “I know how important OSHC is for families, including my own family, who relies on the local OSHC service weekly,” he said. “I’m really pleased that Our Patch, who run a number of services in government primary schools, will be the new alternative OSHC provider in Naracoorte.” Mr Boyer said Our Patch was already working […]

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