There may be times when your circumstances mean that a sudden and unexpected need for childcare arises. The following are some guidelines as to who to approach at these times:
Straight Arrows has limited financial resources available for emergency care of children. That is, when circumstances arise other than regular arrangements. An example of this would be when you are required to attend a medical appointment at short notice, or if requiring admission, again at short notice, whilst you make firmer arrangements. Straight Arrows also endeavours to assist with childcare when running an adult function.
Phone: (03) 9276 3792
The Council has a Child Care policy that states its commitment to:
Requests for childcare will be assessed on a case-by-case basis with reference to the level of demands on the service.
Phone: (03) 9865 6700
The Social Work department of your treating hospital may be able to help with arrangements through local councils, etc, and at times infants have been accommodated in the hospital with a parent. You might want to make enquiries at the hospital to plan for such a contingency.
Remember, you can contact Straight Arrows at almost anytime to discuss possibilities.