Network in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Network

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9212 3244

Address: 8-10 Belmore Street, Surry Hills 2010 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.networkofcommunityactivities.org.au

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25.01.2022 : L to BOOK NOW: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/Leadership

24.01.2022 A huge shout out to Roslyn White from Wilberforce OOSH who initiated the very first OOSH Educators Day! Look at all the amazing ways Roz has decorated for OOSH Educators Day! Share with us how you're celebrating! #OOSHROCKS #oosheducatorsday #oosheducatorsrock... Resources still available on our website!

23.01.2022 We love this video from Berkeley Vale Public School Before and After School Care! Share with us how you're celebrating OOSH Educators Day #oosheducatorsday #oosheducatorsrock

23.01.2022 Have you booked in for Managing a Service this Thursday at our Network Training Hub? Its not too late BOOK NOW: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/LP_RP

23.01.2022 How will your service celebrate the essential work of OOSH Educators?

23.01.2022 How does your team identify hazards and mitigate risks at your service? The Quality Ratings Initiative is supported by the NSW Department of Education and delivered by Network of Community Activities

22.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for our sector!! Today is RU OK day? Think about who you will ask this question to? Do a team check in! Follow these simple steps... 1.Ask. 2.Listen. 3.Encourage action. 4. Continue to check in!!!

21.01.2022 Western Sydney we are coming to you! Training at Girraween Tuesday 27th October - Demystifying Children. Book for Girraween: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au//756_755_Demystifyingchild... Book for Surry Hills: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/a/755_Demystifyingchildren3

20.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. "Childrens Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child...." SNAICC-National Voice for our Children Visit their offical website offering children, families and early childhood educators resources and ideas for celebrating Children's Day this year and supporting us during this year's celebrations, as well as information about the history and purpose of Children's Day. https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/childrens-day-2020/

20.01.2022 BOOK NOW - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION VIRTUAL ROADSHOWS - Places are limited! September Roadshows begin on Wed 23 Sep, with a further eight planned at different times up until Tuesday 6 Oct. "Sessions will be livestreamed with opportunities for interactive discussion and Q&A with key staff from the department. Topics covered will include quality improvement, funding programs, policy initiatives and upcoming sector support."

20.01.2022 What are you doing for OOSH Educators Day? This is a great way to get families, children, and others at your Service to quickly congratulate Educators at your Service! Download and decorate the brick wall. Print our templates and place them at your Service; people can colour and decorate these and glue them to the wall. This quick, mini mural gives a community 'shout out' to your Educators!... https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/oosh-educator-/

19.01.2022 National Science Week is Here!!!! What are you doing to celebrate? "Understanding science is critical to kids knowing the facts. If children understand science then they can understand how we are critically altering the planet in such a way that our planet is going to be very difficult in the future in terms of climate change or they can then think about the relevance of a vaccine or understand that viruses cause disease not radio waves". DR BRETT SUMMERELL CHIEF BOTANIST ROY...AL BOTANIC GARDENS How science friendly OOSH is your OOSH? is it a place where where children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, experiment with new ideas? Please share this post with your team and anyone else. Lets together make science a priority!

18.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day. Thank you nurses!

18.01.2022 Skeleton staff at Network today getting in the Halloween Spirit

18.01.2022 Don't forget to check out our OOSH Jobs Board! If you would like to post a Job opportunity in the OOSH Sector email [email protected]

17.01.2022 Just a reminder that the dates for CBCA Book Week have changed this year. Book Week will be now take place from the 17th of October-23rd of October. Plenty of time to plan - check out the CBCA Book Week website for activity ideas and more! https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week-resources

15.01.2022 Yes they are... article by former Networker Lola Brown...now a writer in Canada.

15.01.2022 OOSHies play a big role in creating a safe environment for a child. This child protection week Network are offering two accredited child protection courses and a refresher webinar on Friday. Check out our website for more details and to book.

14.01.2022 Network staff are loving our new garden... enjoying produce every lunchtime. Please let us know about your OOSH garden... we would love to feature services in the next issue of Network News! OOSH goes green!!!!

14.01.2022 Killara Kids OOSH have have created the Killara Kit. A kit that is delivered to families homes with all the essentials needed for a particular activity. The kids then can log on and zoom with the staff to do the activity together. Keep up the amazing work!

12.01.2022 Some more great work from King Street Kids OOSH! "After gathering overwhelming support from parents via survey monkey we organised a series of After-School live video catch up sessions including Dance and Exercise, Krazy Kahoot, Art and Origami and Interactive Games. Despite a few technical difficulties mainly to do with wifi issues, the children have really enjoyed these sessions, both the activities of the meeting and especially seeing their friends. Something that a few weeks ago seemed an impossibility has come to fruition with great success! Annabel Dodd (coordinator King Street Kids OOSH, Berowra)

12.01.2022 What a nice treat for the Educators at Campbelltown Council Education and Care Services! Don't forget to share with Network how you're celebrating OOSH Educators Day! #ooshrocks #oosheducatorsday #oosheducatorsrock

12.01.2022 To book your professional development click the link before to be taken to our Term 4 Calendar: https://drive.google.com//1p_OIAgSyM8FmszB-851EPNfCqF/view

11.01.2022 PLAYWORK MASTERCLASS - On offer now! Many OOSH Educators are drawn to playwork and its philosophy but until now haven't had the chance to learn from the expert, Dr. Shelly Newstead. Founder of the PARS playwork practice. Check out the work of Somerford adventure playground!... For more information on the Masterclass visit out website!! https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/term-1-trainin/

11.01.2022 Don't Miss out! Face to Face training is back! Book Now: https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/term-1-trainin/

10.01.2022 Have you booked in for Accidental Counsellor next Tuesday at our Network Training Hub? Be quick! Places are limited. BOOK NOW: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_/AccidentalCounsellor

10.01.2022 Share what your service does to encourage healthy eating and include physical activity in your programming? The Quality Ratings Initiative is supported by the NSW Department of Education and delivered by Network of Community Activities

09.01.2022 Today, 29th of July 2020 marks the first-ever NSW OSHC Educators Day. On this day, we recognise the invaluable work OSHC Educators do everyday with children a...nd their families. They play a fundamental role in children's lives, by building a trusting relationship, that's impacts last a lifetime. They truly are inspirational educators, role-models and mentors. Throughout today we will feature four educators at the Y, who will give us insight into why they love being an educator and play a quick game of 'Who Knows Who Better' with one of the kids. For our first video, we'd like you to meet Daniel. Network #OSHCeducatorsDay #OOSHeducatorsDay #Educators

09.01.2022 Behaviour Management Plans webinar this Thursday! Don't miss out! BOOK NOW https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/BPlans

08.01.2022 Fantastic Professional Development Opportunity "In Safe Hands": Supporting Positive Behaviour 10:30am-1:30pm... 17 September Network Offices Surry Hills Places are filling up fast. This session assists Educators to learn about interacting with children by building positive relationships, looking at the trigger for some types of behaviours, self regulation and de-escalation strategies. Learn from Stuart Shanker's work on how educators can learn the signs and respond to childrens stress cycles. BOOK NOW: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/insafehands

07.01.2022 In light of Global Social Media Day, it's a good time to take a look at your Social and Digital Media Policies. Network has an updated policy available on our website for members now!

07.01.2022 To our amazing educators at BVPS OOSH! Happy OOSH educator day! We are SO lucky to have such a vibrant team of hardworking passionate people looking after the ...children at Berkeley vale public school and beyond. These educators go above and beyond every day to ensure each and every child feels safe, loved and nurtured. We love our OOSH team and wish to thank them for all their hard work and dedication. I have presented our educators with thank you certificates and some yummy cookies to show our appreciation. THANK YOU !! Amelia #OOSHROCKS #OOSHEDUCATORDAY Network See more

07.01.2022 This accredited course will assist Educators working in OOSH services to gain the skills to identify and respond to children at risk. This training unpacks Educator's mandatory reporting responsibilities, indicators of abuse, duty of care, disclosures and responding appropriately. 9th and 10th June Webinar 2 x 2.5 hr sessions 10.00 - 12.30pm... both sessions Member price: $225 Non-member price: $375 Enrol Here: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/CP21Web

05.01.2022 Children with these and other diagnoses need targeted support, as do the Educators who support them. Come to 'Demystifying Children' to learn more! GET IN QUICK! Limited Spaces left for Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October. Same sessions, different locations.... Click here for Training and Booking Info: 27 Oct: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au//756_755_Demystifyingchild 28 Oct: https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/a/755_Demystifyingchildren3 For Full Professional Development Calendar Click Here: https://drive.google.com//1ArlhdHa57YDfZIed_NUwyxchP/view

04.01.2022 Play is fun! Get in quick! The first ever Playwork Masterclass for NSW OOSH - Places are limited, BOOK NOW! https://noca.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/Playwork

03.01.2022 Ready for your next career opportunity? The NSW Department of Education (ECECD) who is responsible for early childhood education services (including OOSH) across NSW, is now seeking applicants for the following positions. Have you ever wanted to be an Authorised Officer conducting A&R visits, spot checks and supporting the sector. Maybe this is the right opportunity for you. ... HUB Coordinator https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//hub-coordinator-clerk-grade-9 Senior Field Officer https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//senior-field-officer-clerk-gr Field Officer https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//field-officer-clerk-grade-5-6 Be Quick - applications close 24th July2020. Network would love to see more OOSH Educators working in the Department.

03.01.2022 Celebrate World Environment Day at OOSH this afternoon with Dr Chris Brown, experience a virtual excursion live from the Koala Hospital Port Macquarie streaming on the NRMA Insurance Facebook page at 4pm!

03.01.2022 Want a music program for Term 4, free of charge? Network in collaboration with the University of Western Sydney has the opportunity to offer final year Master of Creative Music Therapy students for placements during Term 4. The students can:... - - - These are highly skilled students who will provide an invaluable depth knowledge to your After School program. Students are well trained to deal with emotional, social and developmental issues using music. They would be able to assist with students with special needs due to sensory and emotional needs. All students possess the necessary checks and are available in and around these areas: Penrith, West Ryde, Blue Mountains and Thorton. Members given preference. Ring Bernadette for more details. (02) 9212 3244 or email [email protected]

03.01.2022 Today is the first ever NSW OOSH Educators Day, a day created to celebrate all of our OOSH Educators and the fantastic work they do every day with children and ...families right across NSW. We recognise that OOSH Educators are the essential ingredient for high quality care, so a huge thank you to everyone who works in this important sector. Stephen Bromhead MP NSW Nationals See more

02.01.2022 Don't forget to check out our jobs board for OOSH Jobs Near you -https://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/j/oosh_centres/

01.01.2022 Interesting article from The Grattan Institute on the CCS which makes for essential reading for all our OOSH Leaders. Also good to share with your parents users.