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June 13, 2024 -

The OOSH Conference

The OOSH Conference is only 6 weeks away! Don’t miss out! Be apart of and experience a blend of: Hands on practical breakout sessions Key-notes form leading experts Being apart of the collective voice Knowledge sharing with other like minded OOSHies Powerful network opportunities Premium...
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June 13, 2024 -

OOSHies in Action

Yesterday’s participation in the Eastern Suburbs regional OOSH network was truly inspiring. Observing OOSH leaders actively supporting each other and sharing information was a heartening experience. The unity among OOSHies is undeniably influential! It is widely acknowledged that OOSHies learn significantly from one another, and...
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June 6, 2024 - ,

OOSH Sector Briefing with NSW School Infrastructure

Make sure you attend this crucial and essential session. We are delighted to announce that this long-awaited event has been officially confirmed! Join Anthony Futia, Acting Executive Director of Asset Activations at the NSW Department of Education, for an online event on Wednesday, June 19...
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June 5, 2024 -

National Minimum Wage Increase

Pay Rise for OOSH National Minimum Wage Increase The rise in wages announced on Monday 3rd June will impact Modern Award minimum wages across all classification levels, taking effect from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024. Be prepared, the...
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May 24, 2024 -

A Time to Say Thanks

Recognising the contribution of volunteers to our OOSH Community Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing contributions volunteers make to our OOSH communities. It is a time time to say thanks. It goes without saying that volunteers have played a key role in the...
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May 3, 2024 -

The Good News Effect

The Good News Effect We want you to share and help us spread good news this term! Welcome to another great term in OOSH Many of us are suffering from negative news fatigue at the moment. In today’s super-communication world we can start to feel...
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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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