Network: Peak Body for OOSH

Network: Peak Body for OOSH Network of Community Activities ("Network") is a recognised leader in the field of school age care.

Network, is one of the oldest not-for-profit peak bodies in the Australian Children's Services sector and was established in 1974 to support the development of play programs for children within their local community. We are passionate in the promotion of programs that enrich, inspire and support children to engage in creative arts, play and leisure. Network provides information, advocacy, training

and support for organisations and individuals working with communities offering services to school age children in particular Out of School Hours Care provision in NSW and ACT. Our work with Government is bipartisan and focused on the best interests of children 5-14 years.

This Wednesday: Last opportunity BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:DON’T MISS OUT! Paramountcy Principle: What It Means & How to Ap...
24/08/2026

This Wednesday: Last opportunity

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:DON’T MISS OUT!

Paramountcy Principle: What It Means & How to Apply It

📅 Wednesday, 26 August | 10:00–11:00am AEST
⏰ 1 hour | $80 (Members Price)

This session is coming up THIS WEEK — secure your place now!

By the end of this practical session, participants will be able to:

* Define the paramountcy principle
* Understand what “best interests of the child” means in practice
* Apply the principle to everyday decision-making
* Recognise situations where adult interests may conflict with a child’s best interests

A highly relevant session for anyone working with children, families and decision-making responsibilities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your knowledge and strengthen your practice register now

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-paramountcy?

Back by popular demand:Paramountcy Principle: What it means andhow to apply itWed, 26 Aug, 10am - 11am AEST | 1hr | $80 ...
19/08/2026

Back by popular demand:

Paramountcy Principle: What it means and
how to apply it
Wed, 26 Aug, 10am - 11am AEST | 1hr | $80 (Members Price)
IT'S NOW THE LAW. IS YOUR TEAM READY?

Children's rights, safety, welfare and best interests must be the paramount consideration in every decision and action.

This isn't just guidance.
It's now the law in NSW and it applies to everyone working in OOSH.

HAVE YOUR TEAM MEMBERS ATTENDING THIS TRAINING?

Your educators are making decisions about children every single day.

But do they understand what the Paramountcy Principle actually means for their role?

Can they recognise when children's best interests may be competing with:

operational pressures
staffing challenges
convenience
risk management
family expectations
organisational interests
established routines and practices?
And, most importantly...

DO THEY KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO DO WHEN THOSE INTERESTS COLLIDE?

Don't miss this webinar!Did You Know? Quality Area 2 is Often Where Services Can Fall Short?Wed, 12 Aug, 10am - 11am AES...
03/08/2026

Don't miss this webinar!
Did You Know? Quality Area 2 is Often Where Services Can Fall Short?

Wed, 12 Aug, 10am - 11am AEST

Health and safety is more than policies, procedures, reports, and checklists—it’s about what happens every day in your OOSH service.

During spot visits and Assessment & Rating, Quality Area 2 is an area where many services are challenged to demonstrate how their systems are embedded into practice.

Join our practical webinar to explore how to:
✨ Strengthen your health and safety systems
✨ Use reporting and checklists to drive improvement
✨ Move beyond compliance and build confidence in your practice
✨ Be better prepared for regulatory expectations

Because great health and safety isn’t just about what’s written down—it’s about what is consistently demonstrated.

📅 Register now and strengthen your Quality Area 2 practice.

https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/what-we-do/professional-development/training-calendar/

Your Voice. Your Network. Your CEO.Join us for our upcoming Member Meeting with our CEO, Pauline O’Kane your opportunity...
02/08/2026

Your Voice. Your Network. Your CEO.

Join us for our upcoming Member Meeting with our CEO, Pauline O’Kane your opportunity to hear the latest updates, ask questions, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of our organisation and the OOSH sector.

Together we’ll discuss:
• Organisational updates and priorities

• Current sector developments and our advocacy

• Opportunities and challenges ahead

• Your questions, ideas, and feedback

As a valued member, your voice helps shape our direction our advocacy!

We look forward to connecting with you

https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/what-we-do/professional-development/training-calendar/

NEW SPECIAL SESSION Don’t Miss Out!Understanding Neurodiversity in OOSHMonday 3 August | 💻 OnlineSpecial Guest: Child Ps...
31/07/2026

NEW SPECIAL SESSION

Don’t Miss Out!

Understanding Neurodiversity in OOSH

Monday 3 August | 💻 Online
Special Guest: Child Psychologist Marina Bailey

10am -12noon

Every day, OOSH educators support children who think, learn, communicate and experience the world in different ways.

Join Marina Bailey for a practical session designed specifically for OOSH educators to build confidence, strengthen inclusion and better understand neurodivergent children.

Together we’ll explore:
✨ Understanding neurodiversity in an OOSH context
✨ Autism, ADHD and diverse learning styles
✨ Moving beyond behaviour to understand the child
✨ Practical strategies to support belonging and participation
✨ Building stronger partnerships with families

This is an opportunity to reflect, learn and take away practical ideas you can use immediately in your service.

Bring your team and join us in creating more inclusive OOSH experiences where every child can belong and thrive.

Secure your place today!

https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/what-we-do/professional-development/training-calendar/

Have You Booked Yet?There are fewer and fewer opportunities for the OOSH sector to come together, connect, learn and be ...
31/07/2026

Have You Booked Yet?

There are fewer and fewer opportunities for the OOSH sector to come together, connect, learn and be inspired.

Don't miss the chance to be part of one of the most important professional learning events of the year.

With just three weeks to go, now is the time to secure your place at the Network OOSH Symposium on Friday, 21 August at Rydges Parramatta.

Our sector is experiencing significant change, with new expectations around the NSW Child Safe Reforms and increasing responsibilities for leaders and educators.

This Symposium has been designed to provide practical guidance, current information and real-world strategies to help you confidently lead your service through these changes.

Why attend?

✔️ Hear from sector leaders and experts on leading the changes

✔️ Gain practical strategies, ideas and resources you can take back to your service.

✔️ Stay up to date with the NSW Child Safe Reforms and other key initiatives impacting our sector.

✔️ Connect with fellow OOSH professionals who share passion for the sector and your challenges.

Whether you're a Coordinator, Educational Leader, Educator, this is an opportunity for you to take time away to reflect on your work with other like minded OOSH professionals!

If you only attend one professional learning event this year, make it this one.

🎟️ Don't leave it too late, secure your place today and join colleagues from across NSW for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration.

We can't wait to see you!

https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/what-we-do/professional-development/training-calendar/

The Celebration Was Huge… Now Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!As this week draws to a close, I want to take a moment to sa...
31/07/2026

The Celebration Was Huge… Now Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

As this week draws to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy day on Wednesday to recognise and celebrate an Out-of-School Educator.

To everyone working within the sector who stopped to say thank you, shared a message, celebrated a colleague or acknowledged the incredible work happening every day in our sector thank you.

And to all the families, schools, community members and stakeholders who joined in and showed their appreciation than-you your support means so much.

These moments of recognition remind educators that the work they do matters and that their contribution is seen and valued.

OOSH Educators Day 2026 was our biggest celebration yet!

Behind every great OOSH experience are passionate educators who create safe spaces, build relationships, encourage curiosity, support children’s wellbeing and make a difference in the lives of children and families every single day.

The celebrations may be over for another year, but the appreciation should never stop.

And now… the countdown begins.

363 days until we celebrate OOSH Educators Day again! 💙

What a beautiful example of genuine partnership.WEMOOSH shared this heartfelt letter today from the Principal of Mayfiel...
29/07/2026

What a beautiful example of genuine partnership.

WEMOOSH shared this heartfelt letter today from the Principal of Mayfield East Public School Andrea Webster, recognising and celebrating their OOSH educators.

This is what true partnership looks like, where every educator on the school site is valued, respected and acknowledged for the important role they play in the lives of children and families.

Congratulations to the Principal and the WEMOOSH team for demonstrating what is possible when schools and OOSH services work together with a shared commitment to children.

Let's hope this inspiring example encourages more schools to recognise and celebrate their OOSH educators, not just on OOSH Educators Day, but every day.

Together, we can continue to build stronger partnerships and the recognition our sector deserves.

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