UTS extends support to childcare facilities to 2030

UTS has long recognised the significant value that the access to affordable, high quality childcare provides to our community.  

The delivery of these services by UTS Child Care Inc. (UTSCC) plays an important role in supporting workforce participation, student access and success, gender equity, and the broader wellbeing of staff and students.  By helping staff and students to balance work and study and family responsibilities, these services help contribute to an inclusive and supportive university community. 

Chief Operating Officer, Glen Babington, has advised the UTSCC Board that UTS will provide annual operating support of $270,000 (with CPI indexation) through to at least 31 December 2030 based on the plan presented by the Board to provide childcare services principally benefiting the UTS community in a financially sustainable manner.

“This reflects our ongoing commitment to providing childcare options for our staff and students,” Mr Babington said.  

UTS will continue to work with UTSCC to support priority access for children of UTS staff and students, and access consistent with the Australian Government's Priority of Access Guidelines for allocating places. 

A comprehensive review and survey of childcare demand across the University will occur 2027 to help to better understand the current and future childcare needs of staff and students and inform longer-term planning for childcare and broader carer support initiatives. 

Mr Babington thanked the UTSCC Board and Management for the work undertaken during a period of significant transition, acknowledging its longstanding contribution to the university community, and welcoming further collaboration to provide a sustainable future for childcare at UTS.  “We look forward to continuing to work with UTSCC to ensure there are childcare options to meet the needs of UTS staff and students now and into the future.”