❓ Question seeks data on OSHC availability in regional WA public schools and government efforts to address unmet demand. It probes the extent of service provision, identifies gaps, and inquires about government strategies to encourage OSHC in underserved areas.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1310Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2026
Member
Portfolio: Community Services
Question
I refer to demand for Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) in regional Western Australia, and I ask:(a) how many public schools currently operate an OSHC service on site;(b) how many public schools do not have access to an OSHC provider;(c) has the Government undertaken any assessment of unmet demand for OSHC services in regional areas; and(d) what measures are in place to encourage OSHC providers to operate in regional towns where services are limited or unavailable?
Answer
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