Puggles Children’s Services Van

Puggles is a mobile children service that travels to rural and remote communities on a fortnightly roster, providing education and care in family groupings for children aged 6 weeks to six years. The Service is auspiced by Snowy Valleys Council and based out of Tumbarumba.

Operating Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays and during January) the Puggles Van visits Rosewood, Khancoban, Adjungbilly, Tarcutta, and Ladysmith on a fortnightly roster.

The Puggles team are committed to providing families in rural community’s access to a high quality educational and care service. 
At Puggles the team are responsive to children and dedicated to providing a safe, secure, caring and supportive learning environment that will lay the foundations for future lifelong learning, health, wellbeing and foster a holistic approach.  
  • Puggles visits rural and remote communities across and fortnightly rotating roster travelling 1270km a fortnight.
  • Puggles creates a social hub for the communities, parents and caregivers to connect, share and socialise within their parental roles.
  • Puggles fosters and promotes healthy eating and fundamental moves throughout the play based learning environment.
  • Puggles provides a school readiness program, connecting with local schools and the community.
  • Puggles hosts an annual Teddy Bear's Picnic fundraiser that is run by the parent committee with the support of Puggles' educators and families, .

     

The Puggles Philosophy(PDF, 240KB)

Venues

Adjungbilly

Location: Bongongo Public School Hall, Adjungbilly Rd

Session Time: Every second Thursday, 9.15am to 3.15pm

 

Ladysmith

Location: Ladysmith Memorial Hall, 28 Tumbarumba Rd

Session times: Every Wednesday, 9.15am to 3.15pm

 

Rosewood

Location: Rosewood Golf Club

Session times: Every Friday and every second Thursday, 9.15am to 3.15pm

 

 

Tarcutta

Location: Tarcutta CWA Hall, Sydney St

Session times: Every Tuesday, 9.15am to 3.15pm

 

Khancoban

Location: 1 Chisholm Street, Khancoban

Session times: Every second Monday, 9.15am to 3.15pm

 

Contact Details

Kylie Wilesmith, Offsite Coordinator

  • Puggles mobile: 0427 483 307
  • Mobile: 0409 987 456
  • Satellite Phone: 0427 451 888
  • Office Phone: (02) 6948 3307

Email: [email protected]

How do I enroll?

Please fill out our expression of interest form(PDF, 136KB) and return via email, mail or in person, staff will then contact you to arrange enrolment for your child / children.

You will also require the following supporting documents:

Once all this information is received you will be asked to log on to your 'My GOV' account and confirm the child’s enrolement at Puggles Children’s Services.

More information:

My Gov website

Human Services website