Cabonne Council seeks federal funding after OOSH applications fail
What happened
Cabonne Council is seeking funding from the Commonwealth Government to support its Out-of-School Hours (OOSH) services. The Council was advised in July 2026 that all six applications submitted through the Australian Government's Community Child Care Fund were unsuccessful. This failure creates a projected shortfall of $1.27 million over three years, or approximately $453,800 annually, contributing to a projected annual deficit of around $554,000 across the OOSH network.
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Why it matters
The services provided by Cabonne Council are described as vital for working families and local businesses in rural communities. Since grant funding currently accounts for about 44 per cent of total OOSH revenue, the lack of external funding puts pressure on the long-term sustainability of the services.
The federal government committed on August 1st to investing in essential regional facilities through the Cabonne Council.
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Who's involved
- federal governmentCommonwealth Government, the entity Cabonne Council is seeking funding from
- Cabonne CouncilCabonne Council, the local government operating the OOSH services
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cabonne CouncilSpeculative
The Council might face increased operational costs or reduced service capacity due to the funding shortfall.
- MolongSpeculative
Services operating in Molong might face reduced supply or viability due to the funding shortfall.
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The entities involved
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federal government
highest, central, level of government in a federation
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Cabonne Council
local government of Cabonne Shire, New South Wales, Australia
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