Testimonials

Schools

Christian Gusner - Director, Corporate Services. Methodist Ladies College - 2009.

"Extend (Australia) Pty Ltd has been providing Methodist Ladies’ College with high quality Out of School Hours programs for many years. Their outsourcing model provides significant benefits for MLC and our community. We continue to be delighted with Extend’s reliable and friendly customer service, effective management and administration and their specialised approach to communicating with our families. This ensures that the programs are a success and our needs are met and our expectations exceeded. Extend staff are approachable and professional in their roles and deliver wonderful activities all year round for our school community to enjoy."

Karen Guest - Assistant Principal, Sunbury Primary School - 2009.

"Extend (Australia) has been working in partnership with our school for a number of years. It has been a pleasure to work with such a highly professional organisation who are committed to providing a quality program for our families in an atmosphere of trust and respect. A definite strength for the children who attend is the very reliable and enthusiastic staff who in some instances have worked with Extend for an extensive period of time. Extend is now delivering holiday programs to our families on our school site which is a further testament to their willingness to deliver exciting and engaging programs. Darren Stevenson and the staff at Extend are approachable and respond promptly to queries by the families and the school. The weekly insert for the school newsletter is useful for promoting and communicating to our community the highlights of the program. Darren Stevenson, The Director has attended a number of the information evenings we conduct over the course of a year for prospective prep parents. These interactions are extremely important for highlighting the importance of partnerships and communicating directly with parents the opportunities offered by Extend. We look forward to working with Extend into the future".

Karen Dermietzel - Office Manager, St Benedict's Primary School - 2009.

"St Benedict's School community is extremely pleased with the decision to outsource our Outside School Hours Care to Extend (Australia) Pty Ltd. The service provided by all of the Extend staff is wonderful and the children love attending and the activities offered."

Families 

Mary Van Edan - Mother, Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School - 2009. 

"From the perspective of a busy parent; Extend is a well organised and professional organisation. They are available at the times parents are likely to require them and they are responsive. They follow through and do what they say they are going to do, and they are eager to do what is required to make school care work well for all involved. From a care perspective; The staff demonstrate great care and respect for the children in their charge. The activities are interesting and can be adapted to different age groups - Preps to Grade 6. When we collect our children they are calm and relaxed. Couldn't ask for more."

Staff

Elise Gillin - Team Leader, Our Lady Help of Christians, Warrnambool - 2009.

"At the beginning of 2009 I began working in a brand new program in southwest Victoria! Although quite nervous, I embraced the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the programs structure and routine. With the dedicated help of the wonderful Extend team and the school staff, it didn't take long to find a rhythm which suited the needs of the children, the parents/guardians, the school and the staff. The children look forward to the new and exciting activities on offer and love heading outside for a game or two! It's great to watch their unique personalities developing as they participate, play and learn! I highly recommend working for Extend, it's such rewarding work!".

Gurbirinder Suyach - Team Leader, Stevensville Primary School - 2009.

"My journey with Extend has begun recently, though it's only been a short time I can vouch that this is the best job ever! The whole team works unanimously, It's well planned, well structured and well organised. Students have fun and also learn while playing awesome activities planned for each day. Experienced staff make sure of providing a safe and healthy environment. Professional trainning sessions are organised from time to time and I would highly recommend Extend, not just because I am working with them but because of their excellent customer service and quality work".

Kym Kanofski - Team Leader, Holy Name Primary School - 2009.

"I have not worked for Extend for long, but i have found the staff to be very supportive and enjoyable to work with. They all go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The programs that i have been given are inventive and thoughtful, and the children really enjoy the activities that have been planned. I would not hesitate in recommending Extend as both an employer and as a centre in general. I have not had a better working environment than the one I have had with Extend".  

Joss Holdsworth - Assistant, St Josephs' Primary School - 2009.

"Extend are an awesome and professional company to be a part of".

Sarah Kasper - Team Leader, St Richards' Primary School - 2009.

"Working with Extend has been fantastic. It has really given me the opportunity to gain a valuable experience in the childcare and education industry. I have worked with, and met some really great people, and everyone in the office is great and will always offer their help."

Vimala Srivasan - Assistant. Highvale Primary School - 2009.

"It's great to work with Extend for numerous reasons, no weekeend work and late hours, flexible (you don't have to compromise on your studies), and don't forget the mound of love you get from the kids! Ongoing training, and friendly staff also make working at Extend a breeze."