Mandatory reporters can now register to submit a child protection report (eReport) directly through the “Child Story” website https://reporter.childstory.nsw.gov.au/s/
Following making a report, Educators can log in to the ChildStory Reporter Community website to see the status of any previous reports they have submitted.
To do this registration is required , you can do this on.
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Office of Children’s Guardian – Child Safe e-learning package
Many Educators will have attended some form of “Child Safe Organisation” training…Ongoing child safe training is important for services, as highlighted by the recent Royal Commission. Take a look at this FREE e-learning training package that Educators can work through. Once completed, Educators download a certificate, which is great evidence for A&R.
Topics online covered in the.
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$20 Million Funding Consultations
The NSW Government is also undertaking a number of consultations based in areas with high demand for places… This was following independent research identifying ten Sydney metropolitan “hotspots” areas where the number of available places in Before and After School Care is inadequate in meeting growing demand.
Network Survey
Thanks to all the services that responded to.
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$20 Million Fund
Funding still available for providers of OOSH services for up to $30,000 to expand or establish new services. Not for profit services not located in schools is also a recent addition to the selection criteria. Previously they had to be located in a school. The funding can be used for a range of items including.
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Video Watch – Reportable Conduct Scheme
Take time out to share this important video with Management & Educators.. It is designed to inform Educators about the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Services are encouraged to use it as part of their induction and training processes. It is full of useful information including the Deputy Ombudsman gives an overview of the reportable conduct scheme and.
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Health Promotion Resource for OOSH centres across NSW

The ‘Eat Smart Play Smart Manual’ has recently been updated! This resource was developed by the Heart Foundation NSW Division and updated with support from the NSW Office of Preventive Health & Network of Community Activities
The Eat Smart Play Smart manual is designed to help Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) centres to provide healthy.
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CALENDAR FOR OOSH

NOW ONLINE! Term 1 & 2, 2018. Browse & book your professional development..
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New requirements under the Privacy Act as of February 2018

(Note: ONLY applicable to organisations with an annual turnover of $3 Million)
The Privacy Act was amended in February 2017, with the changes due to take effect on February 22, 2018.The new law introduces a Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme that requires all organisation regulated by the Privacy Act (including OOSH services) to provide notice to.
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Ombudsman Act Update – effective from Dec 2017
Towards the end of last year, the Ombudsman sought an amendment to Part 3A of the Ombudsman Act, to allow the head of an agency to delegate any of its functions to an appropriate officer of the agency. Part 3A defines the ‘Head of Agency’ as the chief executive officer or other principal officer of.
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Preschool children in OOSH – Guideline available

The NSW department of Education (ECECD) has published a new Guideline for supporting preschool age children in Outside School Hours Care, in response to increased requests for information.
This resource provides guidance for OOSH services on the regulatory requirements for preschool age attending these services.
An OSHC service falls within the definition of centre-based care under the.
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