Remote & Isolated Children's Exercise
Remote & Isolated Children’s Exercise (RICE) is a not for profit organisation, committed to providing services to geographically isolated families with children.
Remote & Isolated Children's Exercise
The Remote & Isolated Children’s Exercise Inc. (RICE) was established in 1976 in response to the difficulties and lack of services faced by geographically isolated families with children aged up to 12 years. RICE is a unique mobile children’s service offering a range of education and care services to families living in remote towns, communities and stations in South Australia.
Based in Port Augusta, RICE covers an area of approximately 650,000 square kilometres, travelling by 4WD vehicles to visit families and communities.
What we offer
Our Programs
Activity Days
Activities are provided for children at community events, offering fun and creative activities for children.
Kindy
An Early Childhood Teacher provides a Kindergarten program for children of approximately 4 years of age.
Outback Childcare
Outback Childcare is a mobile childcare program, sponsored by RICE, whose Educators provide care in the family home for children 0-12 years of age.
Playdays
Playdays bring together families from a district, providing opportunities for parents and children to interact, play and learn together in a safe and positive environment.
Remote Creche
Creche is managed by Outback Childcare, a program held at Orroroo and Hawker.
Resource Centre
The Resource Centre houses a huge range of educational games and toys to promote fun, creativity, and play.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to ensure children and families in Outback South Australia have access to quality early years services, including education and childcare, that are not readily available due to geographical location.