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The OOSH Development team has created and regularly updates, a number of factsheets on a wide range of topics that we frequently receive calls on.
You can view them here on the website in PDF format or download them and print them for later use.
These factsheets belong to Network of Community Activities and are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Please follow these guidelines:
• You may retrieve the fact sheets for information only.
• You may save a local copy or send it to your printer for your own personal use.
• Any commercial use is expressly prohibited.
Please note that the factsheets are numbered in the order they were produced i.e. higher numbers are newer factsheets.
#1 Contact List
All the essential telephone, addresses and web contacts for running OOSH services.
(PDF format - 152KB)
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#5 Establishment
Includes a 10 step guide to establishing an OOSH centre, useful information, roles of management committees, establishment contacts and lists further resources.
(PDF format - 268KB)
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#6 Fundraising
Information on the legalities/ practicalities and twenty fundraising ideas.
(PDF format - 504KB)
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#8 Management Committees
Contains descriptions of committee positions, roles and responsibilities and information on meetings.
(PDF format - 828KB)
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#9 OH&S
A basic introduction to OH&S highlighting areas of concern for OOSH centres.
(PDF format - 264KB)
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#11 Incorporation
Everything you need to know about getting incorporated.
(PDF format - 252KB)
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#15 Publicity
Discusses the need for publicity and ideas for raising awareness/ increasing attendance at the centre.
(PDF format - 224KB)
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#17 Venues
Discusses considerations when finding a venue for OOSH, usage of school buildings and shared usage considerations.
(PDF format - 228KB)
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#19 Orientations
Gives ideas about welcoming new staff, families and committee members.
(PDF format - 204KB)
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#26 Employment of an OOSH Bookkeeper
Why do OOSH centres need a book keeper? The tasks and responsibilities of the bookkeeper.
(PDF format - 224KB)
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#27 Policies for QA
List the policies which fit under each of the 8 QA areas. Use in conjunction with the "Policies in Practice" manual.
(PDF format - 756KB)
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#28 Record Keeping
A guide about which records need to be kept in an OOSH centre and for how long.
(PDF format - 202KB)
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#29 Confidentiality
Explains why confidentiality is important in OOSH and lists ways you can improve confidentiality.
(PDF format - 148KB)
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#30 Insurance
Covers compulsory and optional insuances for running an
OOSH service.
(PDF format - 320KB)
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#33 Complaints/Grievances Procedures
Provides steps for handling complaints/grievances within an OOSH Centre. Contains an example procedure for inclusion in family information packages.
(PDF format - 260KB)
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#34 Private Transport Options for BASC - Minibus
Information to assist an OOSH centre through the complexities of using a bus to transport children to and from the OOSH centre.
(PDF format - 336KB)
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#7 Job Descriptions
Contains information on what a job description is and samples for Coordinators and Child Care Assistants.
(PDF format - 268KB)
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#16 Staff Supervision & Appraisal
Introduction to the process and methods of supervisions and appraisal, with reasons and benefits of conducting them.
(PDF format - 272KB) |
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#18 Volunteers
Discusses the appropriate use of volunteers, how to manage them and insurance considerations.
(PDF format - 204KB) |
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#20 Employment Offer and Contracts
Making a job offer, letter of appointment, letter of rejection, employment contracts. Includes sample letters.
(PDF format - 632KB) |
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#21 Reference Checks
Takes you through the process of conducting reference checks on potential staff members.
(PDF format - 292KB) |
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#22 Staff Handbook
Explains how to put together a staff handbook and the important information that should be included.
(PDF format - 544KB) |
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#3 Enrolment Procedures
Details the information to be given to and received from new families, also includes sample enrolment forms.
(PDF format - 228KB)
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#12 Family Handbooks
A guide to family handbooks with suggested contents.
(PDF format - 360KB) |
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#14 Family Involvement
Discusses how to get families involved in the running of the centre or as helpers. Includes information on increasing NESB parent involvement and ideas for reaching out to parents.
(PDF format - 260KB) |
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#23 Building Community Links
About developing relationships, working together, promoting communication lines, sharing, co-operating and networking with others. (PDF format - 1.4MB) |
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#25 Regional Networking
The benefits of regional networking and issues involved in setting up a Network.
(PDF format - 484KB) |
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#35 Welcome to Country
You may wish to include a ‘Welcome to Country’ or an ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ at the beginning of functions, ceremonies, events and meetings organised by your OOSH service.
(PDF format - 164KB) |
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#4 Equipment
Lists all the basic essential OOSH equipment and suppliers/ ideas for obtaining equipment.
(PDF format - 200KB)
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#10 Network Publications & QA
Lists how and where Network publications relate directly to the quality areas and principles for Quality Assurance.
(PDF format - 308KB) |
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#13 Programming
This discusses the need for programming, what a good program contains and offers ideas and further resources.
(PDF format - 300KB) |
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#24 Balanced Healthy Eating in OOSH
Nutrition and food handling in OOSH. Includes suggestions for afternoon tea and sample nutrition and food handling policies.
(PDF format - 484KB) |
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#31 Evaluation
Discusses the importance of evaluation inn OOSH, including how and what could be evaluated. Includes steps for developing an action plan based on the evaluation responses.
(PDF format - 236KB) |
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#32 Anaphylaxis
Provides information about anaphylaxis and implications for OOSH services. Includes policy guidelines.
(PDF format - 304KB) |
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#36 Preschool Age Children in OOSH
Explanation of the regulations regarding OOSH care and preschool age children.
(PDF format - 288KB) |
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#37 Preschool Age Children in Vacation Care
How to include preschool age children in the Vacation Care service during the January
school holidays.
(PDF format - 340KB) |
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