After-School activity and homework club

Parents and carers who want a structured activity for their child after school, and sometimes schools or parent groups that book a program.

A fee per child per session or per term, charged up front. Take-home income depends on group size, how often you run and your venue hire costs.

• Planning engaging activities for school-age children
• Patient and good at managing small groups
• Simple marketing through schools and local groups

• Whether your club must be approved as an education and care service, which depends on how it runs and your state or territory, so check with the regulator before you advertise
• Working With Children Check (or equivalent) for you and any helpers
• Supervision and group size, check what ratios and safety rules apply to your venue and activity
• Public liability insurance and venue hire terms
• Allergy and medical information for each child, and a clear pick-up and sign-out process
• Quiet terms or school holidays can affect income, so keep some reserves

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on venue hire, materials and insurance. Hiring a community hall or similar space for a few afternoons a week helps keep costs lower than a permanent venue.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many children attend, how many afternoons you run and your fees. Quiet terms and school holidays can affect income. Expect about 8 hours a week at minimum.

Check whether your club must be approved as an education and care service, which depends on how it runs and your state or territory. Ask the regulator before you advertise. Also check Working With Children Checks, supervision ratios and public liability insurance.