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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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June 13, 2024 -

The OOSH Conference

The OOSH Conference is only 6 weeks away! Don’t miss out! Be apart of and experience a blend of: Hands on practical breakout sessions Key-notes form leading experts Being apart of the collective voice Knowledge sharing with other like minded OOSHies Powerful network opportunities Premium...
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June 13, 2024 -

OOSHies in Action

Yesterday’s participation in the Eastern Suburbs regional OOSH network was truly inspiring. Observing OOSH leaders actively supporting each other and sharing information was a heartening experience. The unity among OOSHies is undeniably influential! It is widely acknowledged that OOSHies learn significantly from one another, and...
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June 6, 2024 - ,

OOSH Sector Briefing with NSW School Infrastructure

Make sure you attend this crucial and essential session. We are delighted to announce that this long-awaited event has been officially confirmed! Join Anthony Futia, Acting Executive Director of Asset Activations at the NSW Department of Education, for an online event on Wednesday, June 19...
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June 5, 2024 -

National Minimum Wage Increase

Pay Rise for OOSH National Minimum Wage Increase The rise in wages announced on Monday 3rd June will impact Modern Award minimum wages across all classification levels, taking effect from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024. Be prepared, the...
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May 24, 2024 -

A Time to Say Thanks

Recognising the contribution of volunteers to our OOSH Community Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing contributions volunteers make to our OOSH communities. It is a time time to say thanks. It goes without saying that volunteers have played a key role in the...
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May 3, 2024 -

The Good News Effect

The Good News Effect We want you to share and help us spread good news this term! Welcome to another great term in OOSH Many of us are suffering from negative news fatigue at the moment. In today’s super-communication world we can start to feel...
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April 12, 2024 - ,

Meet the New Chair of Network

Network of Community Activities is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Kate Gray. Kate has been a valued member of Network for 22 years, initially joining the organisation as a new Educator who stumbled into OOSH while studying for a career in...
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