Schools and Outside School Hours Care

Schools and Outside School Hours Care play an important role in the community and can foster healthy behaviours at a young age.

Our team supports schools and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in their health and wellbeing journey.

We’re here to help. Contact us for more details and to get started.

Benefits of getting involved

Free local health and wellbeing support in your school/OSHC
Case study opportunities and free promotion to the local community
Recognition from peak bodies such as the Victorian Government
Rewards and incentives for your school and OSHC
Health and wellbeing benefits for your school/OSHC community

Upcoming events

Schools’ Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice

We run a quarterly online Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice for schools in Cardinia Shire, City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong. All interested school staff, including leadership, wellbeing coordinators and school nurses, are welcome.

Our Term 1 session will focus on When gaming meets gambling.

Date: Tuesday 17 March. Time: 10:00 to 11:15 am. Location: Online. Cost: Free.

Join our Schools newsletter list to keep up to date with our future Communities of Practice.

Find out more and register your place

In the spotlight

Congratulations 2025 Health Promotion Award winners!

On 23 October, more than 80 finalists, guests and partner organisations, including Cancer Council Victoria, enliven and local councils, came together at Cranbourne Golf Club to celebrate the 2025 Health Promotion Awards. Congratulations to all our school sector award winners!

Schools: Jessica Spinucci – Botanic Ridge Primary School
Strengthened school health policies and expanded physical activity beyond PE classes.
Outside School Hours Care: Sajani Hettigoda – DS Sports St Josephine Bakhita OSHC
Improved nutrition and promoted active play, engaging families through healthy recipes and outdoor games.
Healthy Eating: Paul Sharp & Glenis Cheyne – Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Led a kitchen garden program that connects students through growing and cooking their own produce.
Reducing Tobacco and Vaping Related Harm: Nicole Chetkett – Keysborough Secondary College
Took a proactive approach to vaping harm reduction, offering supportive sessions and policy updates.

DS Sports St Josephine Bakhita OSHC award presentation

DS Sports St Josephine Bakhita OSHC’s Award Presentation

Find out more about the winner’s achievements at Celebrating our annual Health Promotion Awards 2025.

Support we offer

Free webinars/ workshops/ Community of Practice contributing to professional development
Individual and tailored support for your school/OSHC
Monthly school/ OSHC health and wellbeing E-newsletter
Menu assessments
Policy development
Resource provision and development.

Health and wellbeing programs

Achievement Program (schools)

We can support your school with the Achievement Program, a state-wide program that supports a whole-of-school approach to make positive changes. The Achievement Program focuses on the following health priority areas:

Healthy Eating and Oral Health
Physical Activity and Movement
Sexual Health and Wellbeing
Safe Environments
Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Sun Protection
Mental Health and Wellbeing

The Achievement Program also enables schools to take action on climate change by working through the Climate and Health Pathway.

Learn more or register for the Achievement Program for free. You can receive recognition from the Victorian Government for being involved.

Our team supports schools across Cardinia Shire Council, the City of Casey, and the City of Greater Dandenong. The Achievement Program is funded by the Victorian Government and managed by Cancer Council Victoria.

Vic Kids Eat Well (schools and OSHC)

We’re proud to get behind Vic Kids Eat Well, an exciting, free Victoria-wide movement focused on boosting healthy food and drink options in the places kids spend their time, including schools and OSHC.

Vic Kids Eat Well is a fresh new approach to making healthy eating easier, by focusing on bite-sized changes and aligning with the Department of Education’s Canteens, Healthy Eating and Other Food Services Policy (schools) and National Quality Standard – Quality Area 2 (OSHC).

It is an opportunity to receive some great rewards for your school, be nominated for the annual Vic Kids Eat Well Awards and generate a real community buzz for healthy eating.

Vic Kids Eat Well is supported by the Victorian Government and is delivered by Cancer Council Victoria’s Achievement Program, in partnership with Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Advisory Service. The Health Promotion team supports schools and OSHC services with on-the-ground support every step of the way.

To sign up for free or to learn more about the movement, head to www.vickidseatwell.health.vic.gov.au.

Get inspired by these local case studies and blogs

Cranbourne Carlisle OSHClub has tasty and diverse foods.
Dandenong Primary School CommunityOSH refreshes menu.
Dandenong West Primary School makes healthy eating and wellbeing a top priority.
DS Sports Topirum OSHC completes all 9 small bites in Vic Kids Eat Well.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Doveton is a small school with a big heart for wellbeing.
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre OSHC is a hub of healthy snacking and learning for little chefs and Vic Kids Eat Well Award winner.
TeamKids Berwick Fields is a Vic Kids Eat Well OSHC star.

Find local sports clubs and build connections

Schools, parents and guardians: sports clubs resource hub

Learn more about our free resources for helping schools, parents, and guardians connect with local sports clubs.

Resource hubs

Schools resource hub

Visit our resources page to support your health and wellbeing journey.

Outside School Hours Care resource hub