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School holidays & family plans
Choose your state, check official school dates, then organise your own holiday activities. Dates vary by school; confirm pupil-free days directly.
Explore →Little adventures, Australian days
Find simple ideas for ages 3–8, with indoor options for rainy or very hot days. Adapt each activity to your child and supervise play.
Explore →A week of lunchboxes
Build your own school-week plan and shopping list. Match foods to your child’s needs and your school’s allergy policy. This planner does not assess nutrition or allergies.
Explore →Your child-care shortlist
Keep tour notes and quoted fees together. Compare current vacancies, fees and quality ratings through the Australian Government’s StartingBlocks directory.
Explore →Australian family support
Find the official starting point for child care, family payments, parental leave and everyday parenting information. Links reviewed 24 October 2026.
Explore →More tools for your family
Family Savings Finder
Find official support links for your state, then keep your applications and follow-up dates together.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitChild-care Waitlist Tracker
Keep applications, preferred days, deposits and offers in one clear view.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitStarting School Planner
Turn the months before school into small, practical steps. Confirm enrolment dates directly with your school.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitFamily Tech Agreement
Create practical household rules together, then print your agreement and revisit what is working.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitBorrow Before You Buy
Build a toy wishlist, keep return dates visible and notice what your child actually enjoys.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitSchool-Year Cost Planner
Plan uniforms, stationery, excursions and care costs in AUD, term by term.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitGrandparent & Babysitter Handover
Prepare a parent-written brief for the person caring for your child. Print only the details you want to share.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitBaby Gear Register
Keep model details, purchase dates and receipt references together. Check recalls on the official ACCC website.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitBirthday & Party Planner
Keep guests, RSVPs, venue comparisons, spending and preparation tasks together.
Open tool ↗Australian family toolkitSchool-Holiday Coverage
Map who is available each day and find gaps before the holidays begin. This is your plan, not a care booking.
Open tool ↗More connected. More personal.
Plan your week, follow your chapter and keep the moments that matter.