Network of Community Activities

The Peak body for Out Of School Hours Care in NSW & ACT

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Network of Community Activities

Delivering specialist support, professional development and advocacy for the Out Of School Hours sector since 1974.

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July 1, 2024 -

OOSH

The NSW Government will call Out of School Hours Care “OOSH.” . . Today, the New South Wales (NSW) Government has officially embraced the endearing term “OOSH,” a term deeply rooted in and widely cherished by our Out of School Hours (OOSH) community in NSW....
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June 27, 2024 -

Advocacy in Action

Network’s advocacy comes in various forms, some of which may not be immediately noticeable or visible to the naked eye. It can manifest through subtle actions, behind-the-scenes efforts, or quiet support that might not draw attention but still makes a significant impact. Frequently, we participate in...
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June 21, 2024 - ,

June is Pride Month

June is Pride Month Network is dedicated to promoting Equality and Justice. We firmly stand in solidarity with and commemorate Pride month, acknowledging past victories, current challenges, and the continuous pursuit of fairness. We all play a part in building a more inclusive world. Please...
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“The right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child, and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts”


United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31

Who is Network?

Network, is one of the oldest not-for-profit peak bodies in the Australian Children’s Services sector and was established in 1974 to support the development of programs for children within their local community. We are passionate in the promotion of programs that enrich, inspire and support children to engage in creative arts, play and leisure.

Network of Community Activities (“Network”) is a recognised leader in the field of school age care and the largest membership organisation in Australia dedicated to the advocacy, promotion, resourcing and development of play, recreation and leisure activities for 5-14 year olds.

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Join now to be a part of the biggest Out of School Hours Association in NSW & ACT. Add your voice to support making children’s time out of school count!

Become a member of Network of Community Activities to receive discounts on publications, training, special deals with our partner organisations and invitations to members only events!

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Network’s free resources for use by the Out of School Hours Sector.
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Acknowledgement of Country

Network acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respect to Elders both past, present and future.

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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