Children’s Services Now Open for 2026

Published on 24 October 2025

Families across the Warrumbungle Shire can now express their interest in early education, play sessions, and Out of School Hours Care for 2026, with several Warrumbungle Children’s Services surveys now open.

These surveys will help Council plan services for the year ahead and ensure families have access to quality early learning and care options across the region.

Yuluwirri Kids – Early Education and Care

Families looking for Long Day Care and Preschool in Coonabarabran for 2026 are encouraged to complete the online survey to indicate which days and services they would like to apply for next year.

Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/gvULZmJNAUdFdgaG6

Following the survey, placement offers will be based on priority of access and availability of places. Offers will be emailed to families during Term 4, 2025.

Families who qualify for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can receive reduced Long Day Care fees.
To estimate fees, visit StartingBlocks.gov.au and use the CCS Calculator.

For more information:
Phone: 02 6849 2184
Email: yuluwirrikids@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Connect Five – Mobile Play Sessions and Occasional Care

Families with young children up to five years of age can now complete the Connect Five 2026 survey to register their interest in local venues and programs.

Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/5hx8Dfz632V1X7wT8

Connect Five Children’s Services offer mobile play sessions and a toy library across the Warrumbungle, Coonamble, Gilgandra, and Walgett Shires during school terms.

Sessions are run by qualified educators and held in community spaces such as preschools, schools, church halls, and local parks.

For more information:
Phone: 02 6849 2222
Email: connect5@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Coonabarabran Out of School Hours (OOSH) and Vacation Care

Applications are also open for Coonabarabran After School and Vacation Care in 2026.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/QXg4kaomULqCLF5c7

The OOSH program caters for school-aged children (5–12 years) and provides fun, engaging, and educational experiences each afternoon and throughout the school holidays.

Activities include arts and crafts, cooking, science, sports, movies, and more.

Our qualified educators hold current Working With Children Checks and First Aid training, and our programs meet National Quality Standards.

Healthy snacks are included each day, and morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are provided during Vacation Care.

Students from Coonabarabran Public School and St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School travel safely to OOSH each afternoon on the Rocky Glen Bus with an accompanying educator.

Vacation Care is open to all infants and primary students in the area.

Families who qualify for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can access reduced fees and can use the CCS Calculator at StartingBlocks.gov.au to estimate their costs.

For more information:
Phone: 02 6849 2184 or 02 6849 2222
Email: OOSH.Coonabarabran@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Supporting Local Families

Warrumbungle Shire Council’s children’s services provide a range of programs to support families from birth through to the school years.
Whether it’s play-based learning through Connect Five, early education at Yuluwirri Kids, or after-school programs through OOSH, Council remains committed to supporting children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing across the Shire.

View all Warrumbungle Shire Council Children’s Services