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January 20, 2026 -

FWC gender undervaluation decision: what it means for OOSH staff

FWC gender undervaluation decision: what it means for OOSH staff The Fair Work Commission has completed its review of gender-based undervaluation in the Children’s Services Award. This review confirms that educators working in children’s services, including Outside School Hours Care (OOSH), have been undervalued because...
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December 12, 2025 -

2026 Network Memberships

2026 Network Memberships How to Renew or Sign Up for a 2026 Membership We’re excited to introduce a simpler, fully online process for renewing or starting your membership with the Network of Community Activities. Our new system allows you to manage everything directly through our...
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October 31, 2025 -

Responding to Current Concerns: Why Community and High-Quality OOSH Services Are Leading the Way in Child Safety

Responding to Current Concerns: Why Community and High-Quality OOSH Services Are Leading the Way in Child Safety The recent Four Corners investigation into Australia’s childcare sector has been confronting for families and educators alike. It has drawn national attention to serious failings in systems meant...
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October 24, 2025 -

Speaking Up: How OOSH Services Can Advocate in a Changing Landscape

Speaking Up: How OOSH Services Can Advocate in a Changing Landscape Every week, OOSH services across NSW face decisions made about them, not with them. Whether it’s a school site tender, a sudden planning change, or a new regulatory requirement, the landscape moves fast. With...
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July 22, 2025 -

OOSH Educators Day 2025

Wednesday 30 July 2025 National Out of School Hour Care Educators Day is the annual National day to celebrate and recognise the important role Educators play in the lives of children. It is coordinated by Network of Community Activities and member organisations of NOSHSA (The...
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July 16, 2025 -

2025 OOSHCAs

The OOSHCAs are Back! 🎉 The OOSHCAs Are Back – Nominations Now Open! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the return of the OOSHCAs – and nominations are officially open! Get ready to celebrate the extraordinary individuals who make a real difference in our OOSH community....
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June 27, 2025 -

NEW Child Safety Regulations

NEW Child Safety Regulations     From 1 September 2025, new regulations will take effect as part of the response to the 16 recommendations of last year’s child safety review.   Changes to the National Regulations include: new requirements for the safe use of digital...
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June 23, 2025 -

Network OOSH Conference 2025 | Imagination & Innovation

Network OOSH Conference 2025 | Imagination & Innovation     Friday 5th September  Join us for the only dedicated OOSH conference in NSW—an inspiring day designed to educate, energise, and challenge the way we think about Out of School Hours care and education. After the...
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June 20, 2025 -

AEDC 2024 Report Released

AEDC 2024 Report Released     The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a national assessment conducted every 3 years since 2009 to examine how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at 5 areas of early childhood development: physical health...
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June 13, 2025 -

The ABCs of Insurance – Guild Insurance

The ABCs of Insurance – Guild Insurance Did you know that being underinsured can lead to a range of problems that may affect your ability to fully recover after an unexpected loss? Underinsurance is when you have insured your assets for much less than the...
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