News

November 12, 2021 -

OOSH Hubs: Helping OOSHs Provide Quality Spaces for Children

Network of Community Activities wants to introduce you to Hinchinbrook OOSH, a vibrant Service in Sydney’s West. Hinchinbrook OOSH is one of the first Services to move into their ‘OOSH Hub’. OOSH Hubs are a NSW Government program resulting from Network’s advocacy and commitment to...
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November 2, 2021 -

Welcome to our new website

During lockdown, as well as supporting OOSH Services, we have also been busy building a brand new website. The Network team is delighted to  share the launch with our members! We hope you like the fresh new look and the improved navigation that will allow...
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November 1, 2021 -

Groundbreaking News! Literature Review Released for OOSH

Network welcomes the recent release of ‘More Than “Just Convenient Care”‘(27th October, 2021).  A landmark report for our sector. This literature review is a first for the OOSH sector and contains important recommendations. Network supports all of the recommendations and looks forward to their implementation....
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September 3, 2021 -

Network recommends vaccinations for OOSH Educators

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 -

We did it! COVID Relief announced for OOSH!

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 -

Categories and license agreements

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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May 14, 2021 -

Network’s NQF Review Response

Network recently developed and submitted our submission to the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) for the National Quality Framework. Network would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the Network members who completed our survey and contributed to our NQF submission. Our submission will...
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