Can I apply for an OSCAR Childcare Subsidy? 

• Yes, at most Youthtown sites! To apply for a subsidy at your local Youthtown site click here. 

How do I apply for an OSCAR Childcare Subsidy? 

• Check out our WINZ payment info sheet to see how to apply.

My OSCAR Childcare Subsidy payment isn’t showing on my account, what do I do? 

• OSCAR Childcare payments are paid weekly. Please allow up to one week for processing  but if you have any questions or issues contact our customer service team by calling 0800 004 566 or email info@youthtown.org.nz 

Terms & Conditions for Youthtown Children’s Programmes Survey Prize Draw

By completing the Youthtown Children’s Programmes Survey and including your email address, you are in the draw to win one of ten prizes:

1. Each prize consists of one (1) supermarket gift card (either Countdown, New World, Pak’nSave) valued at $50. The winner may choose which card they receive.

Prize draw terms and conditions:

1. To be eligible, you must complete the Youthtown Children’s Programmes Survey and include your email address. The competition closes Friday 10^th March 2023 at 5pm. This will be deemed one entry and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. 10 winners will be drawn from all entries.
3. The winners will be notified by email on Monday 13^th March 2023. If a winner has not responded within 5 business days, Youthtown will randomly choose another winner.
4. Entries received after the indicated closing date will not be considered. 
5. The Prize cannot be transferred to others, or exchanged for cash or other benefits and cannot be split.
6. Employees of Youthtown Inc are not eligible to win the prizes.
7. Youthtown Inc accepts no responsibility for entries that are delayed, misdirected, incomplete, cannot be entered or for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery in any of these events is not proof of acceptance by the MHF. 
8. Youthtown Inc shall have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect of competition.
9. By submitting your email address and competed survey, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
10. Youthtown Inc’s decision in all matters relating to the prize draw is final.