NAPCAN is calling all Australians this National Child Protection Week to start a fresh conversation. Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well.
Conversations can help to understand issues, craft solutions, value community knowledge, and build the brains and social connections of children and young people.
NAPCAN invites us all to speak up – and speak together – about what needs to change for every child in every community to have a fair go.
Use the theme to explore and talk about the many ways that conversations matter for children, young people and their families.
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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October 31, 2025 - Advocacy
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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