Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a Creative Kids voucher each year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. Each voucher is worth $100.00.
Creative Kids Voucher for NSW Kids : Creative Kits for Home
Table of Contents
Activity Categories
The Creative Kids Voucher program has a number of registered providers in the area of visual arts, creative industries, literacy and linguistic arts and performing arts.
Visual Arts
Drawing | Photography | Sculpture | Sketching | Painting | Printmaking | Advertising | Public art | Screen | Media arts | Design | Multimedia | Craft
Creative Industries
Architecture | Coding | Industrial design | Game design | Augmented/virtual reality | Graphic design | Fashion design | Radio
Literary and Linguistic Arts
Creative writing | Languages | Publishing | Public speaking | Poetry
Performing Arts
Music | Drama | Singing | Circus arts | Creative expression | Choreography | Synchronised swimming | Parkour | Theatre | Dance
Cultural Programs
Structured learning activities with a focus on strengthening Aboriginal and culturally diverse community practices, for example, the Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Program or Cultural Experience (Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities).
Keen to receive a MONTHLY subscription kit? Check out our Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids
Apply For Your Creative Kids Voucher
Parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per calendar year for each student aged 4.5 to 18 years old enrolled in school.
To apply you will need a MyServiceNSW account (if you don’t have an account you can sign up after you select ‘Apply online’) and your child’s Medicare card details.
To apply for a Creative Kids Voucher, head to the Service NSW website.
Finding a Provider
Eligible activities are those provided as part of a structured, focussed program with clear creative skills development outcomes. The primary purpose is for children to learn or participate in a specific creative or cultural activity.
To find a provider near you, head to the Creative Kids provider page.
At Home Kits and Courses
For many of us, sending our kids out to a new course where you are unsure of class numbers and C19 provisions might be something you might not be prepared to do right now. With this in mind, a number of Creative Kids Voucher providers have prepared Creative Kids home kits so your children can enjoy a creative pursuit from the luxury of your lounge room (or other space).
We’ve pulled together quite a number of options, however please let us know if you stumble across any others so we can add them to the list.
Providers are listed in no particular order. We have not received a kit from any provider and can not confirm which is the best fit for you. Have a read before ordering.
Wild Kindy – Nature-based experience for children
When I stumbled upon these nature based Creative Kids voucher kits I knew I had to add it to our list pronto! Wild Kindy was born from the dream to provide children with the opportunity to connect with nature and feel part of their world. Kelly, the brainchild behind Wild Kindy, has created three Creative Kids Voucher Kits for home: Wild Child Craft Kit, Wild Craft Kit and, Nature Journaling Kit. I just wish we could get all three!
Click here for the full range of options at Wild Kindy.
State Library New South Wales
The State Library have created a Creative Kids pack filled with activities inspired by the State Library’s collections to delight and inspire all curious and creative primary school-aged children. This box will take you on a creative journey, starting in your real-world and extending into the world of your imagination. From the moment it arrives on your doorstep, the activities inside will have you drawing, playing, reading, building, experimenting, constructing, crafting and writing. Best of all, this box contains plenty of ideas, instructions and resources to repeat and extend the activities for months to come.
Click across to the State Library NSW to check out their Creative Kids Voucher.
NIDA Creative Kids
NIDA is Australia’s premier performing arts academy and now you can use your Creative Kids vouchers on a range of online courses.
Head to the NIDA Creative Kids page for full details
Life of Colour
The Life of Colour Creative Kids Voucher kits were created in collaboration with an NSW early learning educator. There are a number of kits to choose from. Each of them comes with a fun activity sheet that will teach the kids new skills. The art supplies can be later reused for more educational creative fun!
Head to the Life of Colour creative kids page for full details
Splash on Peel
Splash on Peel have created a MEGA ART KIT, MEGA SKETCH KIT & MEGA PAINT POUR & DRAW KIT packed full of art supplies so you can create some amazing paintings as well as sketch your way through your art diary. Each pack is designed for all ages and creative abilities.
Head to the Splash on Peel creative kids page for full details
Clever Patch
Clever Patch have created a range of art packs for Creative Kids including tie die, papercraft, weaving and marbling. They have now sold out however, have no fear, Creative Kids will be returning in 2021! Keep an eye out next year for all your favourites plus exciting new additions to spark your creativity!
Head to Creative Patch for their Creative Kids art packs.
Kids Circle
With parents and kids in mind, Kids Circle has used their expertise to offer popular school holiday programs and are now producing fantastic Creative Kids Kits & Fun Art Packs. Kids Circle selects attractive, high-quality materials so children can have fun and get motivated to create at home. Curated by Kids Circle and approved by kids, the boxes are delivered FREE and sent via Express Post at no extra cost for families in lockdown, so the kids can get their packs quickly. There is a wide range of different kits to choose from including clay, tie-dye, pouring, origami, woodcraft, slime and more all with easy-to-follow instructions, plus they are always adding new and innovative packs to the collection.
Head to Kids Circle for details on their Creative Kids Art Pack
A Little Spirit
A Little Spirit was created to equip kids with the tools to tap into their creativity, explore their imagination and express themselves in different ways. They have pulled together a range of Creative Kids art packs that kids can choose from to explore a range of different art mediums.
Head to A Little Spirit for their Creative Kids art packs.
Speaking in Colour
Speaking in Colour is based in Newcastle, and draws on their experiences and tools to embrace Aboriginal perspectives and foster powerful, positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Be inspired by contemporary Aboriginal art activities with the Speaking in Colour Creative Kids packs. Each creative pack is inclusive with a step by step guide and all materials required to make the item. Perfect for ages 2 – 12.
Head to the Speaking in Colour webpage to view their Creative Kids kits.
Charlie Boots
As an approved NSW creative kids provider, Charlie Boots have packaged the best craft workshops & kits with FREE delivery so parents don’t need to spend a cent! The kits are grouped by age group, 5-7 year olds, 8-12 year olds and 13+ year olds. I just wish I had found this provider first as their kits look awesome!
Head to the Charlie Boots webpage for their incredible Creative Kids art packs.
Georgina Hart Art
The Full Monty Kit includes two on-line tutorials: how to paint a beach scene with acrylics and how to paint a Sunset using Watercolours. Georgina takes you step by step through the process. The kit includes all the materials required to paint these two masterpieces with Georgina.
Head to the Georgina Hart Art creative kids page for full details
The Little Cardboard Co.
At the Little Cardboard Co. they believe that the environment in which a child learns is just as important as the learning material itself. Created in a small coastal town by a group of best friends (with a troop of children between them!), TLC was established to ensure all children have the ability to learn in the best environment, whilst having as much fun as possible.
Head to the Little Cardboard Co. webpage to check their kits that accept the Creative Kids voucher.
The Seed Creative
Seed Creative have created quite an array of kits for home so kids can try a range of different art mediums including resin, textiles, polymer clay, drawing and more.
Head to the Seed Creative creative kids page for full details
Face Paint Shop
This is at the top of Sunshine’s list: high-quality face painting sets that she can create some amazing face masks. There are currently three face painting sets available which come with a full tutorial to have your little one painting amazing faces in no time.
Head to the Face Paint Shop Australia for full details.
Create Hub
Based in Wagga Wagga, the Creative Hub needed to close during the height of C19 and pivoted to create a range of kits for creative kids. The kits are generously priced so you can probably order 2-3 with your Creative Kids voucher.
Head to the Create Hub creative kids page for full details
Eckersley’s Art & Craft
Eckersley’s Art & Craft have pulled together a number of Creative Kids Art Packs for you to enjoy at home including a fish tank kit, Monster Kit, Pouring Art Kit and more. Each pack suits a different age group so you can be certain to hit the right mark developmentally for your kids.
Head to Eckersley’s Art & Craft for full details
LBB Resin Art
Creating jewellery, skateboards and keyrings from resin can be a whole lot of fun if you have the right equipment. LBB Resin Art have numerous Creative Kids voucher kits for you to choose from to do with the kids.
Head to LBB Resin Kits for full details.
Luna and Co
Luna and Co Designs are proud to be able to offer a variety of kid friendly crafts delivered to your door, including polymer clay creations, macrame key rings, dream catchers and more.
Head to the Luna and Co creative kids page for full details
Craft Kids
Based in Abbotsbury, NSW, Craft Kids are dedicated to delivering a fun and entertaining way for kids to learn, play and create as they achieve a variety of learning outcomes. They have created a range of kids including SLIME!
Head to the Craft Kids webpage for full details of their Creative Kids voucher packs.
Free in Spirit Creative
Utilise your Creative Kids Voucher by purchasing these fun Painting Packs and keep the kids busy! Once you’ve received your supplies, visit the Blog for handy tutorials to work alongside with!
Head to the Free in Spirit Creative creative kids page for full details
Hand in Hand
Hand In Hand Activity Kits are all about convenience and can be completed at your own pace and ordered to suit your busy schedules. Not only are the activities and programs thematically planned for you, but they are delivered with EVERYTHING included. Now you can use your Creative Kids voucher to order your own packs.
Head to the Hand in Hand webpage to view their NSW Creative Kids activity kits.
Illustration Hub
Illustration-Hub is a Sydney based studio of Illustrators, Caricaturists, Character & Concept Design and Storyboard artist. They have a range of kits that you can use at home to hone your artistic talents.
Head to the Illustration Hub creative kids page for full details
Bright Crafts
Bright Crafts was created after seeing a deep need for children, teenagers and adults to be able to explore and express their creativity in fun and easy ways. Their Creative Kids packs focus on the art of tye dying. Heaps of fun!
Head to Bright Crafts for full details.
Mess it Up
The Mess it Up wonderful take home kits are full of art and craft supplies to help your child express themselves through art. These kits come with an instructional lesson plan and access to Miss Deonie via email. She is available to assist with any questions you or your child may have as they work their way through the provided lesson.
Head to the Mess it Up creative kids page for full details
Hive Creative Studios
The Hive was created to nourish little minds, to bring out their hidden talents, to ignite their confidence and give them their creative wings. Their teachers have created a range of ArtBoxes across a number of themes.
Head to the Hive Creative Studios webpage to order your kit.
Kate’s Creations
Do you believe in magic? Kate’s Creations aims to inspire creativity and imagination…They help create enchanted worlds to spur the imagination and curiosity of children and adults alike, encouraging creative play and storytelling by embracing the magic of fantasy!
Head to the Kate’s Creations webpage to view their NSW Creative Kids kits that you can redeem your voucher on.
Hola Nanu
Hola Nanu love exploring through the senses and have pulled together quite an array of Creative Kids art packs that will help the kids learn by doing. With kits such as Litearcy is Fun, Planet Love and even Let’s Keep Calm, you have lots of choice.
Head to the Hola Nanu webpage for details.
Brilliant Kids
Brilliant Kids Australia has created creative kids art craft science and stem packages carefully crafted and selected from well-known high-quality products and reputable suppliers.
Head to the Brilliant Kids webpage for details.
Kids Write and Create
Kids Write and Create activity kits are created by trained educators who have purposefully designed and selected resources that will guide and support your child through the creative writing and visual arts process.
Head to the Kids Write and Create webpage for full detail.
Craft Nation
Craft Nation is a store that LOVES hands on activities for kids. They have a plethora of art kits ripe for the picking and only $25.00 each. Themed into country crafts (think Japan, India, China etc), I love that you can use your Creative Kids voucher to obtain FOUR packs for the one voucher.
Head to Craft Nation webpage for full details.
KimBaker.Design
Based in Wagga Wagga, KimBaker.Design posts across NSW with a number of Creative Kids Art Kits to order and enjoy.
Head to KimBaker.Design webpage to review their range of Creative Kids Art kits.
Thinking Artz
Art packs for home! Thinking Artz have a variety of art and design packs available. Each comes with lessons and ideas designed by two trained teachers Sandra and Paula. Each pack is gift warped and contains quality art and drawing materials. Each pack costs $100 with free shipping in Australia – you can use your Creative Kids Voucher to cover all costs. Yay!
Head to the Thinking Artz creative kids page for full details
Junkyard Beats’ award-winning workshops are now available online. They will get your kids active, foster their musicality, and teach them the joys of creative recycling. We have developed three courses, based on our most requested real-life workshops, and hosted by some of our most popular, engaging presenters.
The Junkyard Beats AT HOME Creative Kids Pack includes: Full access to all Junkyard Beats AT HOME online courses | Body Percussion + Junk Percussion + Instrument Making | A pair of professional Junkyard Beats signature drum sticks | A Junkyard Beats tote bag | A Junkyard Beats sticker | VIP access to full length show THE BOX SHOW on YouTube.
Head to the Junkyard Beats creative kids page for full details
Art Mania Studio
Art Mania Studio (AMS) created 6 Video Workshops with Art Kits available so that you can create works of art at home, following the instructions on the video. The video workshop prices include 1 Art Kit. The following ones are particularly for children: Animal Suncatcher |
Mandalas | Portrait Drawing, using grid method.
Head to the Art Mania Studio creative kids page for full details
Sew Craft Cook
I have included this little gem as it is so lovely. Please, take a look around, all products are designed by Kate especially for beginners & kids.
Head to the Sew Craft Cook creative kids page for full details
In Tune Guitar and Ukulele School
Make, Decorate and Learn Ukulele at Home with Online Workshops. Want to learn to make, decorate and learn ukulele? Register for this fun-filled online workshop, and receive your own ukulele kit, online instructions, and links to online videos on how to play.
Head to the In Tune Guitar School creative kids page for full details
Programs in Other States
Northern Territory
The sport voucher scheme is available to every school-enrolled child from preschool to year 12 and home-schooled children. Children living in an urban area are eligible to receive two $100 sport vouchers each year – one in January and one in July – for sport, recreation and cultural activities. All vouchers expire on 31 May each year. Full details are here.
Queensland
Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers. Full details are here.
South Australia
he program provides an opportunity for primary school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier. Full details are here.
Tasmania
No program at this time
Victoria
No program at this time
Western Australia
KidSport enables eligible children aged 5 to 18 to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance towards club registration fees. Full details are here.
Pin This
Other Things to with Kids at Home
Play the latest LEGO / Mario Bros creation | Try an Escape Room | Enjoy a Movie together from the lounge | Ultimate Disney VR Experiences | Listen to one of your favourite authors reading aloud | Bring Hogwarts to your home | Order a subscription kit | Enjoy a fun exercise tutorial | Enjoy a podcast for kids | Go birdwatching in your garden | Visit a museum from home | Wildlife Webcams | Style your Living Room |