Fantastic news for all of our OOSHies regarding the Food Authority changes coming to the OOSH sector.
Our advocacy has worked! OOSH services now have until 8 December 2024 to meet Food Safety Requirements under Standard 3.2.2A of the Food Standards Code. This will take pressure off services and give you all an extra year to prepare for the changes.
The additional 12 months follows a legislative amendment that was published and clarifies how the Standard applies in NSW. You can find it here:
For further information please contact the NSW Food Authority:
February 16, 2026 - Events, Information
Help us choose the 2026 OOSH Educators Day theme! We’re excited to start planning this year’s OOSH Educators Day and we’d love your input! To help us create a theme that truly reflects and celebrates the incredible work of OOSH educators, we’re inviting you to...
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January 20, 2026 - Uncategorized
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 - Information
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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