About YMCA Outside School Hours Care

The YMCA of Brisbane is a non profit community based organisation that has been serving Australian communities for over 140 years.  We aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities through a range of programs.  We provide services to over 10,000 members of the community every week and run programs from over 30 sites in South-East Queensland.

Operations are conducted from various locations and include youth programs, Long Day Care, Family Day Care, In-Home Care, Outside School Hours Care, sport and recreation, health and fitness, outdoor education, accredited training, camping, restaurant and hotel accommodation. 

The YMCA of Brisbane employs more than 500 staff in various roles and in all specialist areas.  Appropriately qualified, professional staff are engaged to ensure maintenance of the highest quality standards.

The YMCA of Brisbane is a customer focused organisation that has the flexibility and a capability to adjust to changing community needs and provides services to more than 700,000 participants annually.

As an experienced and trustworthy service provider the YMCA of Brisbane has an excellent reputation of improving the quality of community life in the localities in which we operate.  The YMCA has a proud history of responding to community needs, and hence has developed a suite of policies and programs that reinforce their capacity in supporting and empowering families. 

Using a holistic approach, the YMCA of Brisbane has worked closely with school communities to develop our capacity to provide Outside School Hours Care.  Commencing operations at Albany Creek State School in 1992 we have grown to managing 23 OSHC services across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.  YMCA of Brisbane OSHC services are supported and resourced by a committed administrative team.  This management structure allows us to draw on a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience in the children’s services industry.  Some key factors that determine our ability to offer quality care include:

  • Extensive experience in the management of Outside School Hours Care;
  • Commitment to working in partnership with Schools;
  • An extensive YMCA network;
  • Qualified and experienced staff;
  • Integrated Management System to ensure Best & Quality Practice;
  • Compliance with all required legislation;
  • External independent audits;
  • Extensive corporate support via National Office including specialist advice; and
  • Commitment to reinvesting back in to the local communities in which we work.