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Looking for the lowdown on the Active and Creative Kids vouchers for 2026? Well, you've come to the right place! Let's dive into what's available, who's eligible, and how it all works.

How to Apply for Active and Creative Kids Vouchers in 2026

In case you missed it, there are no longer two separate Active and Creative Kids vouchers. The separate Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers merged into a single voucher system in 2024 and will continue to run as one joint voucher in 2026.  

This means that instead of receiving two distinct vouchers for different types of activities, there will now be one unified Active and Creative Kids voucher to cover both active and creative pursuits, offered as two instalments of $50 vouchers per year.   

How Do the Active and Creative Kids Vouchers Work? 

From the beginning of 2026, families who apply will be issued two $50 vouchers per child each year. This streamlined approach aims to simplify the process for parents and guardians. Here's a quick rundown:

• Two vouchers annually: Each child eligible under the new criteria will receive two vouchers a year, valued at $50 each.
• Combined use: These vouchers can be applied towards a wider range of activities, whether it's for sports, swimming lessons, or creative arts such as painting and music classes.
• Eligibility: The focus is on families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A, B or both, aiming to ensure that those who could benefit most from the program have access.
• Application process: Applications for the voucher are open now, with the process centralised through the Service NSW website. 

2025 - 2026 Applications

Any leftover vouchers from the Voucher 2 program in 2025 can be used until 14 July 2026. 

Voucher 1 for 2026 is available now, and families can use these until 31 December 2026. 

Voucher 2 for 2026 is available from 15 July 2026. These vouchers will expire on 14 July 2027. 

If you have 2 vouchers that have not expired, you can use them together for a combined value of $100. Each voucher can only be used once.

Who's Eligible For the Vouchers?

If your family is among those receiving the Family Tax Benefit Part A, the Family Tax Benefit Part B or both, then you're in luck! This inclusion covers almost half of NSW's school-aged children, amounting to around 600,000 of the total 1.35 million. Eligible children will also obviously need to be a NSW resident, and between the ages of 4.5 and 18 years.

Guardians with more than one child can apply for both in the same application, but only one guardian can apply for the vouchers. 

Visit Service NSW for more details. 

Where to Use Your Active and Creative Kids Vouchers in 2026

And now for the fun part! Here are some of our favourite businesses accepting Active and Creative Kids vouchers in 2026:

1. Carlile Swim

Carlile Swim is a popular choice for families using Active and Creative Kids Vouchers, offering high-quality lessons that focus on safety, confidence and strong technique. With almost 80 years of experience and a reputation as pioneers in learn-to-swim education, Carlile provides a warm, supportive environment where children progress at their own pace.

At Carlile Swim, their small, carefully structured classes create space for genuine connection and encouragement. Teachers who get to know each child help them feel comfortable, capable, and proud of their progress. Every lesson is designed to be a positive, confidence-building experience that leaves families smiling long after they’ve left the pool.

Families can put their vouchers towards a range of programs, from baby classes right through to stroke development and pre-squad, making it easier to keep kids active, building skills and enjoying the water all year round.

Location: There are 12 Carlile Swim centres across Sydney, including locations in Northern Beaches & Northern Sydney, Inner West, Hills District, Ryde and Sutherland

 

2. Kaboo Studio

Dive into a whirlwind of creativity where you can unleash your inner artist without worrying about the mess. Kaboo Studio offers an exciting splatter painting experience suitable for kids and adults.

Ready to embrace the chaos and create something truly unique? Equipped with all the necessary gear, you'll embark on an arty adventure like never before. No experience or artistic talent is required - just come prepared to have a blast and leave the cleanup to them.

Here's how it works: armed with a canvas, you'll splish, splash, and splatter paint to your heart's content. From helpful tips to a specially designed take-home box, they've got you covered every step of the way.

Kaboo Studio is the ultimate destination for birthdays, school holidays or special occasions, and, of course, they are a registered provider under the Service NSW Active and Creative Kids program, so you can take advantage of vouchers when booking your Kaboo Studio experience.

Location: Level 2, 78 Spring Street, Bondi Junction

3. Sydney's Indoor Pools and Aquatic Centres

Some of our favourite indoor pools and aquatic centres incuding Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, are offering discounts with Creative and Active Kids vouchers, so there's never been a better time to hit the pool!

As much as we love going for a dip in a gloriously heated pool or letting the kids run wild at the splash park, visiting Sydney's aquatic centres every week can add up! In 2026, families can save using their vouchers to put towards family visits at the following indoor pools and aquatic centres:

Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre - Church St, Lidcombe
Birrong Leisure & Aquatic Centre - Wellington Rd, Birrong
Blacktown Aquatic Centre - 4 Boyd St, Blacktown
Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre - 4 College St, Sydney
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 17 Zetland Ave, Zetland
Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre - 203 Peats Ferry Rd, Hornsby
Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre - King Georges Rd and Forest Rd, Hurstville
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre - 458 Harris St, Ultimo
Manly's Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre - 1 Kenneth Rd, North Manly
Parramatta Aquatic Centre - 7A Park Parade, Parramatta
Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre - 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde
Springwood Aquatic & Fitness Centre - 11 Plateau Rd, Springwood
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre - 9 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park
Warringah Aquatic Centre - 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest
Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre - 44 Mileham Ave, Baulkham Hills

4. Code Camp

One of Australia's favourite coding workshops is accepting Active and Creative Kids vouchers in 2026!

Code Camp offer loads of after-school and school holiday workshops for kids to get involved in the exciting and dynamic world of coding. Whether they're new to coding or plan on becoming a computer programmer one day, kids aged 5 to 13 can immerse themselves in Code Camp's hands-on workshops and programs that are fun as well as educational. 

Location: multiple venues across Sydney

 

5. Pretty Little Ballerinas

As one of Sydney's most highly recommended ballet studios, Pretty Little Ballerinas is a great spot to make the most of your vouchers this year. 

With an impressive average result of Distinction, Pretty Little Ballerinas' classes are fun yet structured for little ones to immerse themselves in the world of dance. Ages 2 up to 15 are catered for with a number of different classes focusing on each student's skill level. All their class atmospheres are joyful with an emphasis on good manners, developing listening skills, understanding and maintaining good posture, and rhythm and musicality to improve coordination.

Location: multiple across Sydney

6. Creative Kids World

Transform your Service NSW Creative Kids Voucher into a gateway to boundless imagination and learning. With Creative Kids World, your child can enjoy engaging and educational Creative Writing Workshops – completely FREE when you redeem your voucher. And for just $2.95, you can add all the materials needed to bring each lesson to life, making their creative journey even more exciting and hands-on!

Join their 90-minute weekly interactive workshops, delivered live via Zoom. Tailored to your child's age and aligned with the Australian Curriculum, these lessons help sharpen literacy skills, boost creative thinking, and elevate writing abilities. Watch as your child transforms their ideas into extraordinary stories while building confidence and unleashing their imagination!

Designed by seasoned educators and experienced academics, each session blends fun with skill-building to make learning both enjoyable and effective. 

Why Choose Creative Kids World?

• Completely FREE with your Creative Kids Voucher.
• Add lesson materials for just $2.95 to bring each workshop to life.
• Workshops designed by experts, tailored to all age groups.
• Aligned with the Australian Curriculum to support your child’s academic success.
• A perfect balance of education and creativity to inspire young writers.

This is your chance to nurture your child's creativity and turn their dreams into written masterpieces. Redeem your Active and Creative Kids Vouchers today and let Creative Kids World help your child reach their creative potential. Spaces are limited – act now!

Location: online

7. Craft Kids

Designed for budding artists aged 4.5 years and up, Crafts Kids online craft lessons are a delightful blend of fun and creativity. Each session is carefully crafted to be easy to follow, ensuring that every child can unleash their inner artist, no matter where they are. Their online platform enables them to support children in rural or remote areas, so all kids have the opportunity to explore their creativity.

Craft Kids' range of online classes includes Mega Fun Design, Unicorn Slime & Paint, Paint & Clay Design, Puffy Paint, Suncatchers and more. All lessons are free when you redeem your Active and Creative Kids voucher, and from just $4.95, you can add all the materials needed to bring each lesson to life. 

Location: online

8. Toon Creations

Start your child’s journey in artistic expression at Toon Creations.

Toon Creations is passionate about designing classes that inspire creativity in a nurturing and safe environment. Their cartooning workshops take kids on an entertaining journey filled with simple cartoon drawing challenges by finding hidden shapes, letters, and numbers that they already know!

Toon Creations is located in Bondi, but they also run school holiday programs all across NSW, as well as offer online courses. 

Location: 16 Francis St, Bondi Beach 

9. Australian Museum

Brush up on your history for free at the Australian Museum.

Families can enjoy the many hands-on children's programs at the Australian Museum with their vouchers in 2026. The Australian Museum has loads to see and do for visiting families, and Creative Kids vouchers can be used to purchase tickets to selected children’s programs.

Location: 1 William St, Sydney

10. Soccajoeys

If you've got a budding Socceroo or Matildas fan in the family, save on their tuition this year with a Soccajoeys discount.

The Soccajoeys program offers some of the most popular soccer classes in Sydney for kids aged 2.5 to 11 years old to perfect their skills and have fun while doing so! With indoor and outdoor locations across Sydney, Soccajoeys offer loads of weekday, weekend, and school holiday soccer programs for families. Join today!

Location: multiple across Sydney

11. Sydney Visual Arts Academy

From painting to drawing, sculpting, cardboard construction, 3D paper relief building and more, the Sydney Visual Arts Academy is the destination for kids who love their craft and parents who have completely run out of ideas!

Let the kids indulge in their love of craft without having to shop for all the tools yourself at one of the many kids' workshops on offer at the Sydney Visual Arts Academy. Plus, you can use your Creative and Active Kids vouchers for workshops throughout 2026 - win-win! 

Sydney Visual Arts Academy runs kids' art workshops throughout the school term and during school holidays.

Location: multiple across Sydney - visit the website for a class near you.

12. Parramatta Actors Centre

Children can build their confidence and develop various fun skills at Parramatta Actors Centre while utilising their vouchers! 

Co-founded by actor Nisrine Amine, PAC is not only a way for youth to learn about the exciting world of stage and screen, but it also offers industry-specific classes in audition techniques and camera acting for those young actors with aspirations of turning their hobby into a career in the future.

Parramatta Actors Centre is a one-stop shop for all things acting! Visit the website to see what kids' acting classes are coming up in 2026. 

Location: 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta

13. NIDA

 

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s leading institution for dramatic arts education and training.

Budding performers can stay connected to their creativity throughout the year with an exciting roster of acting courses for kids in Kindergarten right through to Year 12.

Designed specifically for budding performers, these courses allow your young artist to learn new skills and build confidence in a safe and supportive learning environment, all while socialising and having fun!

Locations: Multiple throughout Sydney

14. Photo Workshop Australia

Calling all budding photographers - here's your chance to learn how to take photographs like a pro at Photo Workshop Australia.

Photo Workshop Australia runs several photography workshops for kids taught by experts in the field of creative photography. The photography workshops are run throughout the school terms and school holidays, and you can use your Creative Kids Vouchers to cut tuition costs.

Location: 40 Southern Cross Way, Allambie Heights

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