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Award Updates
Network OOSH Specific Pay Summary Ready to download.
There was a 3.3% pay increase to the national Children’s Services Award, which took effect from the first pay period on or after 1 July.
Network has updated its OOSH specific pay summary table which.
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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Spotlight on: PRACTICE
Tips & Techniques for Educators
Educators self awareness & reflection
Your role as an Educator is maximising children’s play experiences, and in order to do this successfully, Educators need to reflect on what inspires you to work with children….
Think about:
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- What motivates you about working in OOSH?
- Why did you choose to become an Educator?
- What is.
Spotlight on: THE EDUCATIONAL LEADER
What does it mean to be the Educational leader at the service?
Under the regulations, the Approved Provider is required to appoint an Educational Leader to “guide other educators in their planning and reflection and mentor colleagues in their implementation practices” (Guide to the National Law and Regulations 2011, p.85).
Many Educational leaders are appointed but sometimes.
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Spotlight on: LEADERSHIP
How to address Leadership burnout
As we approach the middle of the year, the phones have been running hot in the Network office and it is easy to pick up on the stress levels of some Directors/Co-ordinators….. Working in OOSH can be highly stressful and being aware of burnout is the first step to rejuvenation. Taking.
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Earn and Learn!

OOSH services have been added to the Earn and Learn campaign following representation by Network to Woolworths.
This is a bonus for services who can get some great equipment by completing the registration process and then getting families and friends to collect stickers when they shop at Woolies!
If you service is financially strong, why not collect.
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Asthma and Allergy Aware OSHC Week

Network yesterday ran its free webinars on updating OOSH educators on Asthma management. A great response from members!
If you have not already tuned in we will be loading up some more Asthma and Allergy Aware resources onto the Network members site
https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/oosh-info/health-and-safety/.
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OOSH Annual Retreat – Friday 17th to Sunday 19th November

Our Network Members Annual retreat will be held in Wollongong this year and we have great news!!
Wendy Russell from the UK will be presenting at the event! Wendy’s colleague Stuart was due to present with her in May at our Biennial Conference, but passed away suddenly causing us to cancel the presentation. So we are.
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ACCC releases preliminary findings on corporate merger
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released today preliminary findings on Bain Capital’s proposal to combine Camp Australia Pty Ltd (Camp Australia) and Junior Adventures Group (JAG).
Camp Australia and JAG are the two largest commercial suppliers of before and after school care in Australia. JAG owns the OSHClub and Helping Hands brands.
“The ACCC’s primary.
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Enrol Now for Professional Development and Training!

Our calendar of short courses for professional development and accredited training is updated regularly because we listen to our members and add new events as requested. Places are filling faster than ever before. Avoid disappointment and enrol early.
This year we've added some new offerings including:
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- The OOSH.