If you're a parent and need child care assistance while you study, we may be able to help.

As a TAFE Illawarra student, you have access to our Children's Centres where you will find qualified educators who can look after your child while you study.

There are Children's Centres located at Goulburn, Shellharbour and Wollongong Campuses and they provide positive learning environments for young children, fostering self-esteem and self-worh.

Staff at our Children's Centres develop appropriate educational programs for all children based on the National Early Years Learning Framework. Within these programs your child will be supported and challenged and their achievements are highly valued. 

Child care fees

Fees are determined by how many hours your child attends the Chidren's Centre. You may be eligible for fee assistance through Centrelink.

Applying for a place

If you're interested in enrolling your child at one of TAFE Illawarra's Children's Centres, you will be required to submit an application.

Preference for child care places are given to:

• re-enrolling students
• students enrolled in courses of 20 hours or more
• students from a non-English speaking background
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• students with disabilities.

To find out more information please contact your preferred Campus:

Goulburn Campus

(02) 4823 1853

Completed application forms to be sent to Goulburn TAFE Children's Centre, PO Box 240, Goulburn NSW 2580.

Shellharbour Campus

(02) 4295 2269

Wollongong Campus

(02) 429 0627