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School holidays are great. Keeping the kids entertained the whole time is not great. Add in the current situation in Australia due to COVID-19 and you're limited to largely keeping inside. That then narrows your choices right down to boardgames, toys, devices or TV streaming.
It's especially challenging if you're trying to keep younger kids entertained over the school break. But there is a way to avoid a dystopian future with the same episode of Peppa Pig or Paw Patrol on endless repeat: sign up for a streaming TV service. The handy part is that you can do that without even having to pay.
Most of the major streaming services – Stan, Foxtel Now, Prime Video, hayu, 10 All Access – offer a free trial when you first sign up. So you can pick any (or all) of those services and watch them without paying a red cent.
Just be sure to make a note on your calendar and cancel the service the day before the trial is due to expire, otherwise you'll end up paying. (You have to supply credit card details to sign up for any of these trials.)
Here's the rundown for how long you can enjoy each streaming service for free:
Note: Netflix doesn't currently offer a free trial period in Australia.
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