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OOSH Cook Book

Network is developing a new publication and we’d like your help! We’re putting together a cook book for OOSH and vacation care services using your recipes and ideas.

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2009 Network Conference Scholarship & Travel Subsidies

Network has financial assistance available for a number of OOSH professionals to attend the 2009 Conference. As well as several scholarships, there are travel subsidies available for ALL regional, rural and remote participants at the conference.

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National Child Protection Week

National Child Protection Week is on from September 7th. Click on the link below for more information and to watch an informative video.

NAPCAN website>>

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Network Conference 2009 - Expressions of Interest

The Network Biannual Conference will be held on 15 - 17 May 2009.

Expressions of Interest are now open for Presenters and Workshops. Click on the link for more details about the conference and to download an EOI form.

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Network's Response to the Inquiry into Children and Young People aged 9 - 14

Download Network's response to the Inquiry:

Download Response>>

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Network's Annual Report 2007 - EO's Report

Read a summary of Network's activities and achievements during 2007 by our EO Robyn Monro Miller.

Download EO Report >>

You can also download our entire 2007 Annual report.

Annual Report >>

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Pay Rates for OOSH staff

Jobs Australia has kindly let Network make available the most up to date pay summaries for awards to our members. One is for the NAPSA pay rates and the other for the State award rates.

You can find the charts in the Member's Area. You will need your password to access this area.

Go to member's area >>

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Message from the Hon Maxine McKew - Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Child Care.

Read message >>

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Network's Response to the Review of the New Quality Accreditation System

Read Network's latest comments on the Proposed National Child Care Quality Assurance System.

Download document >>

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Welcome to Network's website

Network was founded in 1974 and acts as a link up for community activities and for Out of School Hours Care Services run by autonomous community groups and local councils.

Network is committed to helping promote quality community based services for school aged children, including children with disabilities.

Network provides information, advocacy,
and support for:

Out of School and Vacation Care Centres
Advice on Funding/Management
Community Arts and Activities
Child Friendly Environments
Activities for Children with Disabilities
Community Education/Skills Exchange
Information/Resources

OSHCQA EXTERNAL FOOD AUDITS

Ever wondered how to meet High Quality in Principle 6.2?

Network now offers NCAC approved Food Audits as a fee for service for current financial members.

Download the flyer for more information.

Food Audit Flyer >>

Request Form >>

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Active After Schools

Active After Schools program is successfully running in OOSH services across NSW. Why not apply?
Check the website for this federally funded program being sponsored by the the Australian Sports Commission.

Network is represented on the State Advisory Committee. For services already using the program and those applying, we welcome your feedback. Contact Robyn by email on robyn@netoosh.org.au with your comments or call her on 9212 3244.
Our national peak body NOSHSA is also represented on the National Advisory board.
go to website>>

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DoCS’ School Holiday
Parent Kit

The School Holiday Parent Kit is a series of ten fact sheets prepared by DoCS, in association with other agencies.

The fact sheets provide a collection of tips on avoiding holiday stress, safety issues, and fun activities for kids during the summer holidays. more>>

NSW School Term Dates 2008
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Network's Response to CCQA

Read Network's comments on the discussion paper and draft framework for the Proposed National Child Care Quality Assurance System.

Download document >>

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Business Directory

New section on our website listing useful services and products for OOSH services. Business Directory>>

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Working with Children Check
The Working With Children Check applies to all people seeking to work in child-related employment. These checks are mandatory.

All OSHC Services must register as employers for this process – has your service registered? more info>>

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DET OOSH Guidelines for use of Government Schools
Copy of guidelines as approved by the Director General of Department of Education and Training. The issue of permanent and demountable accommodation is yet to be resolved. Please note that details of approved costs for use of facilities are included. download>>

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Inclusion Support Program
If you're looking for information about the Inclusion Support Program check the CSC website: go to website>>