Network is particularly intrigued by the following point, in the report.
“State governments are encouraged to support the availability of outside school hours care for children aged 5–12 in public schools, wherever there is a consistent demand. Additionally, any barriers to providing wrap-around care in dedicated preschools should be eliminated to enhance the ECEC options for working families.”
We all know that families now anticipate that high-quality Out of School Hours (OOSH) care will be a standard offering when enrolling their children in public schools.
May 21, 2025 - Information
Help Shape the Future of OOSH: Share, Learn, Support This working resource has been developed to support OOSH services transitioning from parent-managed models, particularly in response to recent Departmental changes. Whether you’re already navigating this shift or preparing for what’s ahead, we encourage you...
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April 11, 2025 - Information
Transition to P&C: Speak up for OOSH Is your service negotiating a transition with your school’s P&C Association? You’re not alone — and your experience matters. The P&C Federation is collecting information from P&Cs and now OOSH services to better understand what’s happening from the...
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March 14, 2025 - Information
HumanAbility is inviting OSHC professionals to participate in a consultation workshop to help transition the 10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care into the CHC Community Services Training Package. Your expertise as subject matter experts, quality assurance officers, RTO managers, trainers, and assessment...
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