• Background
• Outcomes
• Brochures and fact sheets
• Frequently asked questions
• Research and Evaluation

• How can schools/Out of School Hours Care Services (OSHCS) (sites) become involved?
• How will sites be selected?
• What do sites receive if they are selected to be involved in the Active After-school Communities (AASC) program?
• What is the role of the site?

Q. How can schools/Out of School Hours Care Services (OSHCS) become involved?
A. The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is open to Australian primary schools and childcare benefit (CCB) approved Out of School Hours Care Services (OSHCS) (sites). Sites may submit an Expression of interest form to participate in the AASC program. As positions become available sites will be selected based on the selection criteria.

Q. How will sites be selected?
A. As positions become available sites will be selected based on the selection criteria.

Q. What do sites receive if they are selected to participate in the Active After-school Communities (AASC) program?
A. Those sites selected to participate in the AASC program are eligible to complete a program Grant Application Form documenting their proposed physical activity or sport programs and the anticipated costs. Costs may include delivery fees, supervision costs, equipment purchases, transport and facility hire.

Q. What is the role of the site?
A. Sites involved in the AASC program must meet the following requirements:

Program Management Requirements

• The AASC program must be offered as a free service, as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improving the health and well being of Australian children. Where children are enrolled in an OSHCS, participating children and their families must not incur any additional costs above the cost of the child care.
• Engage children.
• Provide inclusive activities to engage children of all abilities.
• Nominate a coordinator to manage all aspects of the program including liaison with their local AASC Regional Coordinator and timely and satisfactory completion of required administrative processes.
• Participate within, and actively support, the AASC research and evaluation program as required.
• Provide access to appropriate facilities for both wet and dry weather conditions.
• Only engage Australian Sports Commission (ASC) registered community coaches to deliver the program. A list of ASC registered community coaches can be obtained from local regional coordinators.
• Provide a free nutritious afternoon tea for all participating children each session, aligned to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Utilise AASC funding, in accordance with the terms and conditions, for the delivery of activities within the funding period it was allocated (this includes the purchase of any equipment.) 

Program Delivery Requirements

• Operate within the after-school hours time slot of between 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
• Provide a minimum of 60 minutes of structured physical activity or sport each session.
• Engage all children enrolled in the program for the full 60 minutes of each session.
• Minimum of 15 participants are engaged per session.
• Run 2-3 sessions per week for 7 weeks of each term.
• Commit to participate in the program for the full funding period (Terms 1 and 2 or Terms 3 and 4).
• Ensure active supervision is provided during all AASC sessions that fulfils the duty-of-care requirements of the site (e.g. staff to student ratio) and supports the community coach in managing behaviours and encouraging maximum participation.
• Nominate a supervisor, coordinator or current staff member who has or will complete the free AASC Community Coach Training Program during the funding period.

It is important to note, that some of these program delivery requirements may be modified where necessary to meet local need, however, they must be approved by both the AASC Regional Manager and AASC Operations Manager before the program commences.