Terms and Conditions
1/ I understand that in the event I wish to cancel a booking for my child’s vacation care with less than 2
weeks notice I will be charged full fee (less any applicable Child Care Subsidy) for these sessions. 2 weeks is from the Friday before the Vacation Care Program begins. Not from the date selected. Please understand that our staff rostering, planning for each day including booking buses and purchasing resources
for special events at each vacation care is finalised before the program begins.
2/ I acknowledge that DS Sports has a policy and procedure in relation to behaviour guidance. Staff will
follow these procedures. If a child continues to demonstrate disruptive, violent or otherwise inappropriate
behaviour DS Sports will contact me to collect my child. A behaviour plan with strategies appropriate for my
child’s age and development will then be implemented. In circumstances where a child continues to display
disruptive, violent or otherwise inappropriate behaviour DS Sports will review the child’s enrolment.
I confirm that I have provided DS Sports with all details relating to my child. This includes court orders,
health and medical conditions, dietary requirements and medications.
Please note: Where children with a disability or medical condition enrol and it is determined that
unique or specific training is required to ensure adequate care can be provided, bookings cannot be
made for 4 weeks to allow for training and applications for additional staff if required.
3/ A late fee of $15.00 per 10 minute block or part thereof will be incurred by the family. DS Sports is not
licensed to have children on the premises before or after hours of operation. This is a breach in the
Education and Care Regulations
4/ I acknowledge and agree that subject to law DS Sports is not liable for personal injury, property loss or
damage sustained by any child whilst attending any DS Sports program. (except where there is a direct
consequence of a DS Sports staff member).
5/ I acknowledge that DS Sports has a policy and procedure in relation to behaviour guidance. Staff will
follow these procedures. If a child continues to demonstrate disruptive, violent or otherwise inappropriate
behaviour DS Sports will contact me to collect my child. A behaviour plan with strategies appropriate for my
child’s age and development will then be implemented. In circumstances where a child continues to display
disruptive, violent or otherwise inappropriate behaviour DS Sports will review the child’s enrolment.
6/ A hard copy of all DS Sports policies and procedures are available for perusal at each service. I understand
that if I request a copy this needs to done through a manager.
7/ If I require last minute care for my children my booking will only be accepted if
DS Sports has the capacity the accept my booking.
Ratio’s at the service can be met.
The child has been previously enrolled at DS Sports.
8/ I acknowledge that all information provided to centrelink is true and accurate and is the same information
provided to DS Sports. In the event of any discrepancies DS Sports are not responsible for any fees
outstanding and these fees must be paid until all required and correct information has been provided to
centrelink.
8/ I acknowledge that all information provided to centrelink is true and accurate and is the same information
provided to DS Sports. In the event of any discrepancies DS Sports are not responsible for any fees
outstanding and these fees must be paid until all required and correct information has been provided to
centrelink.
9/ I have read the terms and conditions set by Xplor regarding my payments to DS Sport. I understand the
fees are charges set out for the Direct Debit. There will be a charge of $20 for any failed transactions from
my nominated account.
10/ I confirm that I have read all the relevant correspondence DS Sports coordinators have sent regarding
the up-coming program. This information may include Bus times, special guests times and what to bring for
the upcoming sessions.
11/ I acknowledge that I am the parent/legal guardian of the enrolled child, and all the relevant information
supplied is true and accurate and will be updated as necessary. For Vacation Care families must ensure all
information is updated no later than 1 day prior to the beginning of the Vacation Care program.
12/ I give permission for my child/ren to participate in all enrolled program activities. I acknowledge that
activities may include watching G rated videos/movies. Families will be informed prior to the holiday
program if any videos/movies are being watched.
13/ I confirm that my child will be wearing appropriate clothing for the upcoming activities, this includes
appropriate footwear, sun smart hats, jackets, bathers etc.
14/ I confirm that I will provide a lunchbox and drink bottle with water for my child. Please ensure children
have enough food in their lunchboxes for snacks and lunch.
15/ In the case of a debt collector is needed to be enforced families will incur the 20% fee of your outstanding fees
16/ If your child does not attend the first or last booked session when leaving or starting the service, a full fee will be charged to families for that session- Centrelink DOES NOT pay CCS for that session.
17/ Families must have their Child-Care Subsidy in place prior to them attending our program. Otherwise they will incur full fees for the sessions they are booked into.
* DS Sports reserves the right to amend or change these terms and conditions at any time