May 16, 2022 - Advocacy, Information, Save OOSH
Parent-managed OOSHs on public school sites can breathe a small sigh of relief. Network is pleased to confirm that as a result of our lobbying, there has been a six (6) month extension to the timeframe for existing parent-managed OOSH Services to begin operations under...
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February 10, 2022 - Events
A must attend event for all OOSH Professionals. We are excited to launch these conference videos giving you a taste of what is to come at the only OOSH Conference in NSW. You can not miss out on this special event that brings together some...
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December 13, 2021 - Advocacy, Information
NSW Government puts parent-managed Out of School Hours Care services at risk of closure. The NSW Department of Education has announced a policy change that will devastate the OOSH Sector in NSW. Providers of all types and locations – not just parent-managed Services and OOSHs...
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November 19, 2021 - Advocacy
Network of Community Activities is calling on the Out of School Hours Care Sector, and the community more broadly to promote the recommendations put forward in the 2021 Literature Review ‘More Than “Just Convenient Care”‘. To read more from Network about this report, click here....
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September 3, 2021 - Information
Getting vaccinated is an important way educators can protect themselves and the children in OOSH services and their communities from COVID-19. OOSHies: Book your Vaccines Now! Network and the Department of Education strongly recommend that all OOSH Educators, support staff and volunteers entering an OOSH site be vaccinated as...
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August 23, 2021 - Advocacy
BREAKING NEWS – COVID Financial Relief tailored to OOSH 40% of Pre-lockdown revenue to be paid to OOSH Services in lockdown We did it! Together we are strong! The largest tailored support package for the OOSH Sector has been announced. This follows Network’s calls for...
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August 10, 2021 - Information
Urgent Action Required: Protect the Future of your Parent-Run OOSH Are you a parent-run OOSH operating in a Public School? This information is incredibly important to ensure your OOSH survives into the future. In 2020 two parent-run OSHC Services closed as a result of the actions or inaction of...
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