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Monash school holiday program makes the grade

19 March 2008

Montana, Victoria and Joshua together with program co-ordinator Janita Grant help celebrate the recognition of the program for its commitment to students, parents and education.

Monash University School Holiday Program (MUSHP) is the first Victorian OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) service to be endorsed as 'community owned' by Community Child Care.

The endorsement of MUSHP is recognition of their not-for-profit service with a focus on community engagement, and a commitment to open communication with and involvement of families, children and staff in all aspects of service.

The community owned status also means that parents have input into decisions and policies that affect the care of their children , and that all resources are used to maintain quality service delivery, programming and staff training and development.

Project Officer Family and Child Care Dinah Humphries said the endorsement is a wonderful milestone for the service.

"Being a recognised as a Community owned children's service means that parents can feel comfortable sending their children to a place where they know they will receive high quality care, and where any profit made is directed back into the service. Input and feedback from all our stakeholders -- families, children and staff -- is essential in creating a service that is responsive to the needs of its community, where families are supported, children are encouraged and staff are developed.," Ms Humphries said.

"We are very proud of our child care services and now Monash University and local community families can be assured that they are utilising a proudly community owned service.

The next Monash School Holiday Program will be held from Wed 26 March to Friday 4 April, 2008.

For more information or to make a booking contact Janita.Grant@adm.monash.edu.au.