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December 5, 2024 -

Engaging with Exceeding – Last Professional Development session for the year!

  It was truly impressive to witness such a great attendance at the recent “Engaging with Exceeding” session. The enthusiasm and commitment displayed by participants demonstrated the importance of striving for excellence in OOSH. Currently, just over 7% of services achieve an Exceeding rating among...
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November 28, 2024 -

Vacation care for children finishing preschool

  This is the time of year when you’ll no doubt be getting enquiries from families who want to send their young children to vacation care before they start primary school next year. Here’s what you need to know about staffing and regulatory compliance during...
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November 21, 2024 -

2025 School Dates

2025 School Dates Student attendance dates (inclusive) Term 1 (Eastern Div): Thursday 6 February to Friday 11 April Term 1 (Western Div): Thursday 13 February to Friday 11 April Term 2: Wednesday 30 April to Friday 4 July Term 3: Tuesday 22 July to Friday...
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November 14, 2024 -

Procedure for Individual Flexibility Arrangements

Procedure for Individual Flexibility Arrangements An IFA clause is a compulsory inclusion in awards and enterprise agreements. IFAs are used to make alternative arrangements that suit the needs of the employer and the employee but can’t reduce or remove employee entitlements. Employees must be better...
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September 18, 2024 -

Exciting Update! 

The Productivity Commission of the Australian Government has just released its final report on Early Childhood Education and Care. The report can be accessed here: . View the Report    Network is particularly intrigued by the following point, in the report. “State governments are encouraged to...
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August 28, 2024 - ,

Zero Waste Week

Get involved in Zero Waste Week From 2 – 6 September, 2024, #ZeroWasteWeek is an annual global campaign that raises awareness about the environmental impacts of waste.  Think of the week as a boot-camp to get inspired and motivated. Brainstorm ideas and set your goal to...
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August 28, 2024 - ,

Child Protection Week

Every conversation matters – National Child Protection Week 1-7 September NAPCAN is calling all Australians this National Child Protection Week to start a fresh conversation. Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well. Conversations can help to understand issues, craft...
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August 13, 2024 -

Happy Left Handers Day!

As 13 August marks International Left Handers Day, promote inclusivity and recognise diversity by celebrating the left handed children at your centre. Learn about left handed-ness on the official days website here.

August 10, 2024 -

National Science Week 2024

This week between 10 August and 18 August, OOSH centres, schools, libraries, museums and other public spaces across the country will take part in National Science Week. Following the theme Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability, this year aims to raise awareness of the...
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August 9, 2024 -

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 9 August Celebrated globally on 9 August each year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples aims to raise awareness of indigenous rights and honour the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures around the globe.  The theme...
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