Category: Information

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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March 27, 2024 -

Happy Easter!

Wishing all OOSHies a chocolate filled weekend full of playfulness and rest. -The Network Team Our office will be closed: Friday 29th April and Monday Ist April

March 22, 2024 -

National Workforce Census

Don’t Forget to Participate It’s time to register for the 2024 early childhood education and care (ECEC) National Workforce Census. Look out for an email from the Social Research Centre. This census data will be more important than ever given the workforce shortages. This census helps to build...
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March 15, 2024 -

New Laws for Employees

Right to Disconnect We all know how important it is to switch off from work for your own personal well being and mental health. New laws are being introduced in August to give employees the right to ‘switch off’ from work during their unpaid time!  It...
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February 23, 2024 -

Software Survey

Tell us which Software Program you use? Are you currently happy with this program? Do you feel the software program is tailored to of OOSH? Would you recommend it? We’d like to hear all about it. Take the survey to tell us more. Take the...
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February 13, 2024 - ,

National Apology Anniversary

A Landmark Moment in Australian History Today is National Apology Day and is a very important dates in Australia’s history, reminding the nation of its past wrongs and the need for ongoing efforts for reconciliation. The days provide an opportunity for the nation to come together, reflect, and...
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February 13, 2024 -

Call for Papers Now Open

Call for Papers Now Open Invitations are now open to submit posters, papers, and symposia for the WERA TASK FORCE Global Research in Extended Education Conference 2024 “Bricolage: Research Methodologies and Perspectives in Extended Education” VENUE: Griffith University, DATE: September 11th to 14th 2024. Submit a Contribution...
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November 30, 2023 - ,

Food Authority Changes

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...
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November 3, 2023 -

2024 OOSH Diaries

2024 OOSH Diaries are now for sale through the Network website! Click the button below if you would like to purchase additional copies of the diary. If you opted in to receive a hard copy, it will be mailed to you when you renew your...
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October 31, 2023 -

Membership Renewal 2024

Membership Renewal 2024 is coming soon! First and foremost , we want to thank-you for your continued support.  Without your loyalty and support, we would not be able to continuously provide our members with valuable benefits and actively advocate on behalf of our OOSH community. When you are a...
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